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DRUG REGISTRATION GUIDANCE DOCUMENT (DRGD) - BPFK

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Drug Registration Guidance Document (<strong>DRGD</strong>)At least 12 months of real time data and 6 months of accelerated data onat least three primary batches of the API ;The batches should be at least pilot scale-sized and manufactured by amethod that simulates the final commercial process.* In view of this, the re-test date may be extended beyond the end of realtime studies which can be extrapolated not more than 12 months coveredby the real time data.8.3. Where the API is sourced from multiple sites, stability data from each siteshould be provided.8.4. The NPCB may request for additional stability data if deemed necessary forthe evaluation of the application.8.5. Stability data is not required where the CEP specifies a re-test period that isthe same as or of longer duration than the re-test period proposed by theapplicant.9. SITE INSPECTION9.1. Depending on the outcome of the evaluation of the API dossier, a risk-basedapproach will be used in the planning of inspections; the approach will takeinto account the type of APIs as well as the outcome, results and reports ofinspections conducted by other regulatory authorities or competentorganizations.9.2. The NPCB shall plan and coordinate the performance of inspections at themanufacturing site(s) of the APIs and that of the key intermediate (ifrelevant) to assess compliance with the relevant sections of the relevantGMP Guidelines, and will compare the technical information on themanufacturing process given in the API dossier shall be compared with themanufacturing process actually carried out on the manufacturing site.9.3. All such inspections shall be performed by inspectors deemed to possesssufficient qualifications and experience in order to perform such inspections,to be competent in areas such as production and quality control ofpharmaceuticals, and have appropriate experience in the area of GMP.Such inspectors shall perform the inspections and report on its findings inaccordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) so asto ensure a standard harmonized approach.National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau (NPCB)First Edition, January 2013 Page | 324

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