Survey Result for E-labeling Initiatives in Asia

Under the COVID-19 pandemic, various electronic labeling initiatives have accelerated worldwide in the healthcare and pharmaceutical fields as part of a wider digital transformation [ 1 , 2 ]. Although there is no universal definition of electronic labeling (e-labeling) globally, it is widely unders...

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Published in:Therapeutic innovation & regulatory science 2023-03, Vol.57 (2), p.251-260
Main Authors: Matsui, Rie, Yamaguchi, Koji, Lee, Jadz Jevz Venzon, Ting, Ivy, Khairilisani, Destita, Chang, Jenny, Seo, Jeong-Min, Park, Ina, Chee, Alice Seat Mee, Quizon, Paul Marvin, Harnpramukkul, Usanee, Sem, Ellen, Nguyen, Thuy, Padhye, Anagha, Mo, Runyi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asia
COVID-19
Digital transformation
Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance
Health care
Health Personnel
Humans
Labeling
Medical electronics
Medicine
Original Research
Pandemics
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Pharmaceuticals
Pharmacotherapy
Pharmacy
Product information
Regional development
Surveys
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Summary:Under the COVID-19 pandemic, various electronic labeling initiatives have accelerated worldwide in the healthcare and pharmaceutical fields as part of a wider digital transformation [ 1 , 2 ]. Although there is no universal definition of electronic labeling (e-labeling) globally, it is widely understood that e-labeling refers to the product information that is distributed via electronic means. There are 5 factors to be considered in e-labeling, and these are discussed in this publication. APAC is an industry-driven initiative with 13 R&D-based pharmaceutical associations joining from 11 markets in Asia. e-labeling was discussed as a new topic starting in 2020, and a 22-question survey was conducted in November 2021 to understand the current e-labeling status. The survey results showed that e-labeling initiatives were at different levels of maturity in the Asian region, although most markets have started to discuss e-labeling initiatives. Various challenges exist around e-labeling initiatives due to a variety of different approaches being taken in the region. It would be advisable to develop regional guidance on how to proceed with e-labeling initiatives in the Asian region to have a consistent and efficient approach. The close collaboration between agencies, Health Care Professionals (HCPs), patients, and industry associations is important to move e-labeling initiatives forward in Asia.
ISSN:2168-4790
2168-4804
DOI:10.1007/s43441-022-00462-5