Introduction to TGA
•TGA is Australia’s regulatory authority for
therapeutic goods.
• Functions under the Department of Health
and Aged Care.
• Ensures safety, efficacy, and quality of
medicines, medical devices, and biologicals.
3.
Parent Organization (TGA)
•Department of Health and Aged Care
• - Oversees national health policy and
regulatory bodies.
• - TGA is part of the Health Products Regulation
Group (HPRG).
4.
Top-Level Structure ofTGA
• Department of Health and Aged Care
• ↓
• Health Products Regulation Group (HPRG)
• ↓
• Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
5.
Key Leadership (TGA)
•National Manager – TGA
• - Heads the organization.
• - Reports to Deputy Secretary of HPRG.
6.
Core Divisions ofTGA
• Market Authorisation Group – Evaluates
applications for new drugs and devices
• Monitoring & Compliance – Conducts
inspections, post-market surveillance
• Regulatory Support – Legal, IT, policy, and
stakeholder functions
7.
Scientific and RegulatoryUnits
(TGA)
• Office of Chief Scientist
• Medicines Regulation Division
• Medical Devices & Product Quality Division
• Office of Manufacturing Quality (GMP
Inspections)
8.
Key IT andLegal Support Units
(TGA)
• Regulatory Legal Services
• Risk Management & Evaluation
• IT & Business Systems (eBS Portal)
9.
Systems Managed byTGA
• ARTG: Australian Register of Therapeutic
Goods
• DAEN: Database of Adverse Event
Notifications
• eBS: eBusiness Portal for submissions and
tracking
10.
Visual Summary (TGA)
•Department of Health & Aged Care
• ↓
• Health Products Regulation Group
• ↓
• Therapeutic Goods Administration
• └─ Market Authorisation
• └─ Monitoring & Compliance
• └─ Regulatory Support
11.
Introduction to PMDA(Japan)
• PMDA: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
Agency
• Functions under the Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare (MHLW)
• Regulates pharmaceuticals, biologics, and
medical devices
• Responsible for pre- and post-market safety,
clinical trials, and relief compensation
12.
Structure of PMDA
•Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
(MHLW)
• ↓
• Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency
(PMDA)
• ─
├ Office of New Drug Review
• ─
├ Office of Medical Device Evaluation
• ─
├ Office of Safety (Pharmacovigilance)
• ─
├ Relief Services Division
13.
Key Responsibilities ofPMDA
• Evaluate new drug and generic applications
(NDA)
• Review medical devices and biologics
• Ensure GCP and GMP compliance
• Monitor post-market safety via J-ADR system
• Provide relief compensation for ADR-related
injuries
• Offer scientific advice to manufacturers
14.
PMDA Regulatory Applications
•NDA – New drug approvals
• Generic Drug Approval – Based on
bioequivalence and quality data
• Medical Device Review – Evaluation of safety
and efficacy
• Clinical Trial Notification (CTN) – To begin
human clinical trials in Japan
15.
PMDA Global Roleand Systems
• Member of ICH and PIC/S
• Collaborates with USFDA, EMA, TGA, CDSCO
• Uses J-ADR for adverse drug event reporting
• Coordinates with MHLW for final regulatory
decisions
16.
Introduction to HealthCanada
• Health Canada is the federal department
responsible for helping Canadians maintain
and improve their health.
• The Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB)
is the main regulatory authority for
therapeutic products.
• Ensures safety, efficacy, and quality of drugs,
biologics, and medical devices.
17.
Structure of HealthCanada (HPFB)
• Health Canada
• ↓
• Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB)
• ─
├ Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD)
• ─
├ Biologics and Radiopharmaceuticals
Directorate (BRDD)
• ─
├ Marketed Health Products Directorate
(MHPD)
• ─
├ Medical Devices Directorate (MDD)
18.
Key Responsibilities ofHealth
Canada
• Review and approval of prescription and non-
prescription drugs
• Regulation of biologics and
radiopharmaceuticals
• Market surveillance and post-marketing safety
(MHPD)
• Regulation of medical devices and natural
health products
19.
Regulatory Systems andGlobal
Role
• Member of ICH and PIC/S
• Uses the Drug Product Database (DPD) and
Clinical Trials Database
• Collaborates with USFDA, EMA, TGA, PMDA
• Issues Notice of Compliance (NOC) and Drug
Identification Number (DIN)
20.
Conclusion
• TGA, PMDA,and Health Canada are central to
drug/device regulation in their countries
• They ensure public health through rigorous
safety and efficacy standards
• Collaboration and harmonization with global
agencies improve global drug access