Authority Inspection & Compliance Framework

GVP Inspection Readiness

Understanding China's NMPA Pharmacovigilance Inspection Structure (Guideline for Drug Pharmacovigilance Inspection - NMPA No. 2022/17)

Inspection Institutions

Regulatory Authorities

National Level (NMPA)

National Medical Products Administration - Sets inspection standards and assigns inspectors to Drug Inspection Institutions

Provincial Level

Provincial Medical Products Administration oversees regional compliance and coordinates with municipalities

Municipal & County Level

Local authorities manage grassroots compliance and apply inspection standards from higher authorities

Drug Evaluation & ADR Monitoring

Institutes for Drug Evaluation, Reevaluation, and Adverse Drug Reaction monitoring

Drug Inspection Institutions

Local authorities manage grassroots compliance and apply inspection standards from higher authorities

Institutes for Drug Control

Provides expertise in pharmacovigilance standards and safety monitoring protocols

PV Audit Coverage Areas

PV System & PSMF

Pharmacovigilance System Master File compliance and documentation

Safety Monitoring

Ongoing safety surveillance and periodic safety updates (PSUR)

Regulatory Compliance

Alignment with GVP and GCP standards in China's regulatory environment

Individual Case Safety Report collection, evaluation, and reporting procedures

ICSR Management

Qualified inspectors and inspection team designation and conduct

Inspecting Personnel

Unlawful Case Handling

Procedures for managing non-compliant cases and regulatory affairs coordination

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