HPFB service standard: the associated target time(s) for each respective fee category will be met within 10%.
Target Time is the time expected for completion of the target activity described, expressed in calendar days.
Target time shown may be representative of additional target times defined for specific applications related to that fee element e.g. drug submissions for unmet medical needs have shorter time targets than the identified category time target of 300 days - i.e., priority=180 days & NOC/c submissions=200 days as time targets.
More detailed description of specific fee elements, service standard target times and processes can be found in existing product group guidance documents.
Table 1: Submission and Application Evaluation Fees
| Fee Category |
Fee Description |
Current Fee |
Full Unit Cost |
Proposed Fee |
Target Time Description |
Target Time |
| Drug Submission Fees |
| New Active Substance |
Pharmaceuticals |
$143,800 - $264,900
(component based)
|
$404,635 |
$303,480 |
days to review a submission |
300 |
| Biologics |
$143,800 - $264,900
(component based)
|
$522,347 |
$391,770 |
days to review a submission |
300 |
| Clinical/Chemistry & Manufacturing |
Pharmaceuticals |
$68,200 - $212,000
(component based)
|
$204,945 |
$153,710 |
days to review a submission |
300 |
| Biologics |
$68,200 - $212,000
(component based)
|
$210,200 |
$157,650 |
days to review a submission |
300 |
| Clinical Only |
Pharmaceuticals |
$52,900 - $105,800
(component based)
|
$95,641 |
$71,740 |
days to review a submission |
300 |
| Biologics |
$52,900 - $105,800
(component based)
|
$132,426 |
$99,320 |
days to review a submission |
300 |
| Comparative/Chemistry & Manufacturing |
Pharmaceuticals |
$44,000 - $76,500
(component based)
|
$57,805 |
$43,360 |
days to review a submission |
180 |
| Biologics |
$44,000 - $76,500
(component based)
|
$162,905 |
$122,180 |
days to review a submission |
180 |
| Chemistry & Manufacturing/Labelling |
Pharmaceuticals |
$15,300 - $30,600
(component based)
|
$27,326 |
$20,500 |
days to review a submission |
180 |
| Biologics |
$15,300 - $30,600
(component based)
|
$108,253 |
$81,190 |
days to review a submission |
180 |
| Labelling Only |
Pharmaceuticals |
$0 - $2,200
(component based) |
$3,679 |
$2,760 |
days to review a submission |
60 |
| Biologics |
$0 - $2,200
(component based) |
$3,679 |
$2,760 |
days to review a submission |
60 |
| Notifiable Change Evaluation (includes C&M only, excludes Labelling NC's) |
Pharmaceuticals |
N/A |
$5,570 |
$4,180 |
days to review a submission |
90 |
| Biologics |
N/A |
$6,306 |
$4,730 |
days to review a submission |
90 |
| Administrative Submission |
|
$250 |
$285 |
$285 |
days to process a submission |
45 |
| DIN Submission Fees |
| DIN A |
Submission review fee. Supporting data determines application of appropriate drug submission fee. |
$720.00 - $52,900.00 |
|
See Drug Submission Evaluation fees for Clin/C&M; Clin only; Comp/C&M;
C&M/Labelling; Labelling only |
days to review a submission |
210 |
| DIN B (Biologics) |
Submission review fee for a Biologic. Supporting data determines application of appropriate drug submission fee. |
$720.00 - $52,900.00 |
|
See Biologics Submission
Evaluation fees for Clin/C&M; Clin
only; Comp/C&M; C&M/Labelling;
Labelling only |
days to review a submission |
210 |
| DIN D |
Fee for review of an application for a disinfectant. |
$720 |
$5,092 |
$3,820 |
days to review a submission |
180 |
| DIN A, DIN D, DIN F |
Fee for verifying application's adherence to labeling standards or monographs |
$310 |
$2,037 |
$1,530 |
days to review a submission |
45 |
| Medical Devices Submissions Fees |
| Medical Devices Licence Application Evaluation Fees |
| Class II - Licence Application |
|
$200 |
$459 |
$350 |
days to review an application |
15 |
| Class III - Licence Application |
|
$1980
(component based) |
$6,726 |
$5,050 |
days to review an application |
60 |
Class III - Licence Application (Near Patient
In Vitro Diagnostic Devices) |
|
$2420
(component based) |
$11,456 |
$8,600 |
days to review an application |
60 |
| Class IV - Licence Application |
|
$10,170 - $11,870
(component based) |
$15,660 |
$11,750 |
days to review an application |
75 |
Class IV - Licence Application (Devices
that contain human / animal tissue) |
|
$12,790 - $14,490
(component based) |
$14,609 |
$10,960 |
days to review an application |
75 |
| Class IV - Licence Application (Near Patient In Vitro Diagnostic Devices) |
|
$12,580 - $14,280
(component based) |
$26,694 |
$20,030 |
days to review an application |
75 |
| Medical Devices Significant Change Amendments (Class III & IV) |
| Changes in Manufacturing |
Changes in manufacturing processes, facility, equipment of quality control procedures. |
Class III
$140 - $310
(component based) |
$1,682 |
$1,270 |
days to review an application |
60 |
Class IV
$140 - $1670
(component based)
|
$1,682 |
$1,270 |
days to review an application |
75 |
| Changes in Design |
Changes in the design of the device, including its performance
characteristics, principles of operation, energy source, software or accessories. |
Class III
$140 - $2,200
(component based) |
$6,832 |
$5,130 |
days to review an application |
60 |
Class IV
$140 - $14,490 (component based) |
$6,832 |
$5,130 |
days to review an application |
75 |
| Changes in Materials |
Changes to the sourcing or processing of materials of human or animal origin. Changes within a generic material type of
changes in formulation. |
Class III
$140 - $2,200
(component based) |
$6,937 |
$5,210 |
days to review an application |
60 |
Class IV
$140 - $14,490 (component based) |
$6,937 |
$5,210 |
days to review an application |
75 |
| Addition of New Device |
Modifications to family device Licences. |
Class III
$140 - $2,200
(component based) |
$4,730 |
$3,550 |
days to review an application |
60 |
Class IV
$140 - $14,490 (component based) |
$10,405 |
$7,810 |
days to review an application |
75 |
| Changes in Labelling / New Indication of Use |
Labelling changes occur in response to changing requirements
(e.g.: indication of
use, contraindications). |
Class III
$140 - $2,200
(component based) |
$6,937 |
$5,210 |
days to review an application |
60 |
Class IV
$140 - $14,490 (component based) |
$10,195 |
$7,650 |
days to review an application |
75 |
| Natural Health Product (NHP) Submission Fees |
Product Licence Application - Compendial |
An application for a product licence, under Section 6 of the NHP Regulations, that cites a monograph contained in the NHP Compendium. |
N/A |
$2,000 |
$1,500 |
days to review an application |
60 |
Product Licence Application - Compendial
Like |
An application for a product licence, under Section 5 of the NHP Regulations, not requiring evidence summary report as per Table 2 of the Product Licence Guidance Document- Dec 2006). |
N/A |
$2,266 |
$1,700 |
days to review an application |
150 |
Product Licence Application -Non
Compendial (Single ingredient) |
An application for a product licence, under Section 5 of the NHP Regulations, for a product that contains a single medicinal ingredient, and requires a full evidence package. |
N/A |
$2,401 |
$1,810 |
days to review an application |
150 |
Product Licence Application - Non
Compendial (multi-ingredient) |
An application for a product licence for a product that contains more than one medicinal ingredient, and requires a full evidence package. |
N/A |
$4,802 |
$3,610 |
days to review an application |
150 |
Product Licence Application - Amendment
(comp., comp.-like, and non-comp.) |
An applicationfor an amendment to a product licence, under Section 11 of the NHP Regulations, describing changes to a licenced product. |
N/A |
$1,672 |
$1,260 |
days to review an amendment |
120 |
Table 3: Master Files/Certifications
| Fee Category |
Fee Description |
Current Fee |
Full Unit Cost |
Proposed Fee |
Target Time Description |
Target Time |
| Drug Master File Registration |
Registration of a reference source that contains proprietary information about specific processes or components used in the manufacturing, processing and packaging of a drug. |
$350 |
$395 |
$400 |
days to process a submission |
30 |
| Letter of Access Fee |
A letter written by the DMF Holder permitting Health Canada to reference information in the DMF on behalf of a sponsor |
$50 |
$176 |
$180 |
days to process a submission |
30 |
| Bi-annual Updates |
Bi-annual updates are required to keep DMF open and active. |
n/a |
$176 |
$180 |
days to process a submission |
30 |
| Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product |
A certificate establishing the product listed and the GMP status of the fabricator of the product; in the format recommended by the WHO. |
$50/$25 |
$53 |
$60 |
days to process a submission |
10 |
| Certificate of Medical Device |
A certificate establishing the status of the medical device listed and the GMP status of the fabricator of the product; in the format recommended by the WHO. |
$50 |
$53 |
$60 |
days to process a submission |
10 |
| NHP International Trade Certificate |
A certificate describing regulatory and marketing status of the natural health product in Canada but is not a guarantee of a product's safety or quality. |
N/A |
$32 |
$60 |
days to process a submission |
15 |
| NHP Certificate of GMP Compliance |
A certificate attesting to compliance with good manufacturing practices of a manufacturing, packaging or labelling site in that country. |
N/A |
$32 |
$60 |
days to process a submission |
15 |
| NHP Stamping of Documents |
A request for authentication of documents related to Site or Product indicated on the International Trade Certificate |
N/A |
$32 |
$60 |
days to process a submission |
15 |
| NHP Master File Submission |
Registration of reference document on proprietary information about relevant manufacturing details and/or the technical specifications of the medicinal ingredients/raw materials used in the manufacturing of a natural health product. |
N/A |
$464 |
$470 |
days to process a submission |
30 |