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Cost Recovery Framework: Consultation

Annexe 1

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HPFB Fees and Service Standards (2007-08)

Table 1: Submission and Application Evaluation Fees
Table 2: Establishment Licensing Fees
Table 3: Master Files/Certifications
Table 4: Authority to Sell Fees

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 2: Establishment Licensing Fees
Fee Category Fee Description Current Fee Full Unit Cost Proposed Fee Target Time Description Target Time
Drug Establishment Licensing Fees
NOTE: The Target Time to issue a licence is 250 for any combination of the activities below. days to issue a licence 250
Good Manufacturing Practices Component  
A. Fabrication Fees
Basic Fee   $6,000 $15,450 $15,450
Each Additional Category   $1,500 $3,862 $3,870
Dosage from Classes        
2 classes   $3,000 $7,725 $7,730
3 classes   $6,000 $15,450 $15,450
4 classes   $7,500 $19,312 $19,320
5 classes   $9,000 $23,175 $23,180
6 classes   $10,500 $27,037 $27,040
each additional class   $600 $1,545 $1,550
Sterile dosage forms   $3,000 $7,725 $7,730
B. Packaging/Labelling Fees
Basic Fee   $4,000 $10,300 $10,300
Each Additional Category   $1,000 $2,575 $2,580
Dosage from Classes        
2 classes   $2,000 $5,150 $5,150
3 or more classes   $3,000 $7,725 $7,730
C. Importation/Distribution Fees
Basic Fee   $2,500 $6,437 $6,440
Each Additional Category   $625 $1,609 $1,610
Dosage from Classes        
2 classes   $1,250 $3,219 $3,220
3 classes   $2,500 $6,437 $6,440
Each fabricator   $600 $1,545 $1,550
Each additional dosage from class for each fabricator   $300 $772 $780
D. Distribution and Wholesaling
Distribution and Wholesaling Fee   $1,500 $3,862 $3,870
E. Testing
Testing Fee   $1,000 $2,575 $2,580
F. Good Clinical Practice
GCP Fee   N/A $650 $650
Drug Analysis Component
  Product laboratory analysis activities based on the risks
associated with various broad products types.
     
Vaccines   $10,000 $25,750 $25,750
Schedule D Drugs which are not vaccines or whole blood and its components   $4,000 $10,300 $10,300
Drugs for Human Use listed in Schedule F to the Food and Drug Regulations or controlled drugs or narcotics   $3,000 $7,725 $7,730
Drugs with DINs or GPS (not included in any other item)   $1,500 $3,862 $3,870
Controlled Substances Component
Controlled Substance Inspection The Controlled Substances component applies to inspection of security and record keeping of firms Licensed to handle controlled drugs or narcotics. $1,750 $4,507 $4,510
Medical Device Establishment Licensing Fees
Medical Devices Establishment Licence   $2,120 $8,467 $8,470 days to issue a licence 120
Natural Health Product Site Licence Fees*
Site Licence Application An application for a Site Licence, under Section 27 of the NHP Regulations, for the authorization to manufacture, package, label and/or import a NHP. An application may contain multiple sites/addresses to be authorized. Fee is per site/address to be licenced N/A $2,103 $2,110 days to review an application 60
Site Licence Amendment An application for amendment to the Site Licence, defined under Section 32 of the NHP Regulations, describing changes to the authorized sites/addresses listed on the Site Licence. Fee is per site/address to be licenced N/A $2,009 $2,010 days to review an amendment 60
NHP Site Licence Renewal Fee Renewal of a licence becomes effective on the day after the anniversary of the day on which the Site Licence was issued, according to the renewal schedule under Section 36 of the NHP Regulations. Fee is per site/address to be licenced N/A $1,668 $1,670 days to review an application 60

* With respect to NHP site licences, an address is the physical site at which the activities (manufacturing, packaging, labelling and/or importing) occur. The address relates to the address(es) listed in Part 3 (Canadian Site Information) and Part 4 (Foreign Site Information) of the Site Licence Application Form at which the activities take place.

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
Table 4: Authority to Sell Fees
Fee Category Fee Description Current Fee Full Unit Cost Proposed Fee Target Time Description Target Time
Drugs (DINs) Annual fee for the right to maintain a drug product on the Canadian market Targeted substances, Narcotic, Schedules D,F,G=$1000
Other drugs=$500
Other disinfectants=$250
disinf Med Device=$500
$2,021 $1,020 days to process annual notification 120
Medical Devices Annual fee for the right to maintain a medical device on the Canadian market $50.00 (revenues <$20,000) - $100.00 $641 $330 days to process annual notification 20
NHP Annual Product Licence Fee Annual fee for the right to maintain a NHP on the Canadian market Product License
(NPN and DIN-HM)
Homeopathic=$250; DIN=$500 $1,835 $920 days to process annual renewal 60