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Amendment Of The Decree On The Registration Of Medicinal Products

Original Language Title: změna vyhlášky o registraci léčivých přípravků

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171/2010 Sb.



The DECREE



of 21 April 2004. may, 2010,



amending Decree No 228/2008 Coll., on registration of medicinal

preparations, as amended by Decree No. 13/2010 Sb.



The Ministry of health and Ministry of agriculture determined in accordance with section

paragraph 114. 2 of law No 378/2007 Coll., on pharmaceuticals and on changes of some

related laws (law on medicinal products):



Article. (I)



Decree No 228/2008 Coll., on registration of medicinal products, as amended by

Decree No. 13/2010 Coll., shall be amended as follows:



1. Footnote 1 is added:



"1) European Parliament and Council Directive 2001/83/EC of 6 May 2003.

November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use

preparations.



Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council 2002/98/EC of 27 June 2002. January 2003,

setting standards of quality and safety for the collection, testing,

processing, storage and distribution of human blood and blood components and

amending Directive 2001/83/EC.



Commission Directive 2003/63/EC of 25 November 2003. June 2003, amending the

European Parliament and Council Directive 2001/83/EC on the Community code

relating to medicinal products.



European Parliament and Council Directive 2004/24/EC of 31 March 2004. March

2004 amending Directive 2001/83/EC on the Community code

relating to medicinal products, as regards traditional

herbal medicinal products.



European Parliament and Council Directive 2004/27/EC of 31 March 2004. March

2004 amending Directive 2001/83/EC on the Community code

relating to medicinal products.



European Parliament and Council Directive 2001/82/EC of 6 May 2003. November

2001 on the Community code relating to veterinary medicinal products

preparations.



European Parliament and Council Directive 2004/28/EC of 31 March 2004. March

2004 amending Directive 2001/82/EC on the Community code

relating to veterinary medicinal products.



Commission directive 2009/9/EC of 10 June 1999. February 2009 amending

European Parliament and Council Directive 2001/82/EC on the Community code

relating to veterinary medicinal products.



Commission Directive 2006/130/EC of 11 July 2001. in December 2006, which shall be carried out

European Parliament and Council Directive 2001/82/EC, as regards the determination of the

the criteria for the removal of certain veterinary medicinal products for

food-producing animals from the requirement to issue on animal health

prescription.



European Parliament and Council directive 2009/35/EC of 23 December 2003. April 2009

on colours, which may be added to medicinal products.



Commission directive 2009/120/EC of 14 July 1999. September 2009 amending

European Parliament and Council Directive 2001/83//EC on a code of

Community relating to medicinal products, as regards the

advanced therapy medicinal products. ".



2. In annex 1, part IV:



"PART IV



ADVANCED THERAPY PRODUCTS



1. advanced therapy medicinal products are defined in the article. 2 (2). 1 (a).

and) Regulation (EC) no 1394/2007. Applications for registration must be in the

accordance with the format requirements as described in section I of this annex.



For modules 3, 4 and 5 shall apply the technical requirements for biological medicinal

products set out in part I of this annex. Special requirements for

advanced therapy medicinal products, as described in sections 3, 4 and 5 of this

part of the annex governing how the requirements set out in part I of this

the annex apply to advanced therapy medicinal products. In addition, the

in appropriate cases, and taking into account the specific characteristics of the

advanced therapy medicinal products in this part of the annex set out

additional requirements for these products.



Due to the specific character of the advanced therapy medicinal products is

You can determine the level of quality and non-clinical and clinical data to

be listed in the application for registration, on the basis of a risk analysis and in the

compliance svědeckými guidelines relating to the quality, safety and

efficacy of medicinal products.



The risk analysis may also be taken into account the following risk

factors: the origin of the cell, IE. autologous, allogeneic, xenogeneic, ability to

proliferation and differentiation and initiation of the immune response, the level of cellular

the handling, the combination of cells with bioactive molecules or

structural materials, the nature of the medicinal products for gene

therapy, the rate of replication capabilities for viruses or microorganisms

used in vivo, the level of integration of nucleic acids or

the genes in the genome, the long term exposure, the risk of onkogenicity and method

the submission or application.



The risk analysis may also be taken of the relevant available

the non-clinical and clinical data or experience with other related

advanced therapy medicinal products. Any derogations from the requirements of

This annex must be scientifically justified in module 2 documentation

request. The risk analysis referred to above must be in case of use also

listed and described in module 2. In this case, it is necessary to indicate the used

the methodology, the nature of the identified risks and the consequences resulting from access

based on a risk analysis for the program development and evaluation, and is

needed to describe any deviations from the requirements of this annex

resulting from the risk analysis.



2. The definition of the



For the purposes of this annex, in addition to the definitions laid down in Regulation (EC) No.

1394/2007, the following definitions shall apply



2.1. medicinal products for gene therapy ^ 18), which means

biological medicinal products, with the exception of vaccines against infectious

diseases that have the following properties:



and) contain the active ingredient, which contains recombinant nucleic

the acid used for people or people to control, correct,

the Exchange, addition or removal of genetic sequences, or from such

recombinant nucleic acid consisting of a and



(b)) their therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic effect

apply directly to the recombinant nucleic acid sequence, which

contain, or the product of genetic expression of this sequence,



2.2. somatic cell therapy medicinal products ^ 18), which

means a biological medicinal products, which have the following

properties:



and) contain cells or tissues that have been subject to substantial manipulation,

Thus e change of biological characteristics, physiological functions

or structural properties relevant for the intended clinical

the use of, or the cells or tissues that are not intended to be used for

the same basic function in the recipient and the donor, or of such cells, or

tissues consist, in particular, are not considered essential for the handling of

manipulations listed in annex No. 1 directly applicable regulation

Union ^ 19), and



(b)) are presented so that have properties for the treatment, prevention or

the diagnosis in the case of the disease on the basis of pharmacological,

immunological or metabolic action of its cells or tissues, or

are used for this purpose in humans or served the people.



3. specific requirements regarding module 3



3.1. Special requirements for all advanced therapy medicinal products



The application for the registration of the medicinal product for advanced therapy shall indicate

description of the system of traceability, which intends to the holder of the

create and maintain a registration in order to ensure the possibility of monitoring

the individual product and its starting and raw materials, including

all substances coming into contact with the cells or tissues that may

include, from the source, through production, packaging, storage, transport, to

delivery to a medical facility, where the product is used.



The traceability system should be complementary and compatible with the requirements of

laid down in law no 296/2008 Coll. on human tissues and cells, in the

as amended, and Regulation No. 422/2008 Coll. on the establishment of

closer to the requirements for ensuring the quality and safety of human tissues and

cells intended for human applications, in terms of human cells and tissue

other than blood cells, and in law No 378/2007 Coll. on pharmaceuticals, in

as amended, and its implementing provisions as regards

human blood cells.



3.2. Specific requirements for gene therapy medicinal products



3.2.1. the final product a medicinal substance and source materials



3.2.1.1. the gene therapy medicinal product containing the sequence

recombinant nucleic acid or a genetically modified

the micro-organism or virus.



The finished medicinal product shall consist of nucleic acid sequence or

the genetically modified micro-organism or virus in the final internal

container for the intended medical use. The finished medicinal product

can be combined with the medical device or the active

implantable medical device.



The healing substance consists of nucleic acid sequence or genetically

modified micro-organism or virus.



3.2.1.2. gene therapy medicinal product containing genetically

the modified cells



Finished medicinal product consisting of a genetically modified cells in the

final immediate container for the intended medical use.

Finished medicinal product can be combined with a medical

device or active implantable medical device.



The healing substance consists of cells genetically modified one of the

the products described in paragraph 3.2.1.1.



3.2.1.3.



In the case of products consisting of viruses or viral vectors are

source materials of the folder from which the viral vector is obtained, this means

the mother seed virus or viral vector or plasmids used to

transfekci of the host cells and cells from these basic bank

the host cells.



3.2.1.4.



In the case of products consisting of plasmids, non-viral vectors and

genetically modified micro-organisms except viruses or viral

vectors are the starting materials used to generate the folder

production cells, plasmid, it means the host bacteria and the Bank

the basic cells of recombinant microbial cells.



3.2.1.5.



In the case of genetically modified cells are the source materials

folder that is used to obtain the genetically modified cells, which are

source materials for the production of the vector, the vector and the human or


animal cells. From the Bank system used to produce the vector is

apply the principles of good manufacturing practice.



3.2.2. specific requirements



In addition to meeting the requirements set out in section 3.2.1. and 3.2.2. Part I

This annex documentation to the application for registration of a medicinal

the gene therapy product contains



and) information about all the starting materials used in the manufacture of the medicinal

substances, including those necessary for the genetic modification of human

or animal cells and, as appropriate, the subsequent cultivation and preservation

genetically modified cells, with regard to the possible absence of

purification steps,



(b) information on the genetic modification), sequential analysis, weakening the virulence,

tropism for specific tissues and cell types, dependencies of the micro-organism

or virus on cell cycle, pathogenicity and the properties of the parent

the strain in the case of preparations containing the micro-organism or virus



(c)) in the relevant sections of the documentation for a description of impurities from manufacturing

process and product-related impurities, especially viral

contaminants capable of replication, if the vector does not have to be able to

replication,



(d)) for medicinal products consisting of plasmids, the quantification of data

various forms of the plasmid throughout the period of application of the medicinal product,



(e) in the case of genetically modified cells), evaluation of the results of the tests on the

the properties of the cells before and after genetic modification, and before any

subsequent procedures or storage and freezing them.



In the case of genetically modified cells, in addition to the specific requirements

on medicinal products for gene therapy on quality requirements apply

somatic cell therapy medicinal products, and tissue preparations

Engineering referred to in section 3.



3.3. Special requirements for somatic cell therapy medicinal products

and on human tissue engineered products



3.3.1. the final product a medicinal substance and source materials



Finished medicinal product consists of medicinal substances in the inner packaging in

for the intended medical use and in the final combined in the case of

combined advanced therapy medicinal products.



The healing substance consists of engineered cells or tissues.



For the starting materials for the finished medicinal product shall be considered as other

substances, in particular supporting structures, matrix, medical devices,

biomaterials, biomolecules and other components, in combination with the manipulated

the cells, which are an integral part of, and may not be

biological origin.



The materials used in the production of medicinal substances, in particular, culture media,

growth factors, which do not have to be part of medicinal substances, shall be construed as

the raw materials.



3.3.2. specific requirements



The documentation for the registration of medicinal products, somatic cell therapy

and tissue engineered products, in addition to the requirements laid down

in sections 3.2.1. and 3.2.2. part I of this annex, requirements for:



3.3.2.1. starting materials consisting



and) of summary information about the donation, procurement and testing of human

tissues and cells, in accordance with the provisions of Act No. 296/2008 Coll., as amended by

amended, and Decree No. 422/2008 Coll., used as the default

materials; If they are used as starting materials other than healthy

the cells or tissues, in particular the cancerous tissue, you need to use them

justified,



(b)) in the case of allogeneic cell populations, from the description of the way

creating mixtures and measures to ensure their traceability,



(c)) in the context of the validation of the production process, from the characterization of medicinal substances and the

the finished product, the development of the tests, the determination of specifications and stability,

where it is necessary to take into account the potential variability caused by human or

animal tissues and cells,



(d) in the case of xenogeneic) medicinal products from animal cells from

provide information about the origin of the animals, in particular the geographical origin, breeding

animals, their age, specific acceptance criteria, measures

aimed at the prevention and monitoring of infections in animal donors,

the testing of animals for the presence of infectious agents including vertically

borne micro-organisms and viruses, and information about evidence of suitability

breeding equipment



(e)) for products derived from genetically modified animals, cells from

the description of the special properties of the cells related to the genetic modification

where shall indicate the detailed description of the methodology of creation and characterization

transgenic animal



(f)) in the case of genetic modification of cells from the technical requirements

referred to in section 3.2.



(g)) of the description of and the justification in the case of the testing of some other substances, in particular

the load-bearing structure, the matrix, medical devices, bio-materials,

biomolecules or other ingredients that are in combination with modified

the cells, which are an integral part of,



h) in the case of load-bearing structures, matrices and devices

covered by the definition of the medical device or the active

implantable medical device, of the information required in

under section 3.4. for the evaluation of a combination of the medicinal product for

modern therapy.



3.3.2.2. the manufacturing process consisting



and process validation) to ensure conformity between the lot and

the compliance process, the functional integrity of the cells during the whole production and transport to

in the time of the application or of the filing and the proper state of differentiation, and



(b) in the case of cultured cells) directly inside the matrix, the supporting structure or

medical device or on the load-bearing structure of the matrix, or

healthcare resource of information on the validation of the process of cultivation

cells in terms of growing cells, the function and integrity of the combination.



3.3.2.3. characterisation and control strategy consisting of a



and) relevant information on the characterisation of the cell population or a mixture

cells with regard to identity, purity, especially foreign microbial agent and

cellular contaminants, viability, potency, karyology, and

tumorogenitu and suitability for the intended medicinal use, including

demonstrate the genetic stability of the cells,



(b)) the qualitative and quantitative data as possible about the impurities

related to the product and impurities from the production process and of all the

the materials, which could invoke the presence during production

rozkládaných products, including the grounds for the determination of impurities, range



(c)) justification if certain tests for the release cannot be performed on the

medicinal substance or the final product, but only on the key

intermediate products or as a test during the manufacturing process,



(d) characterization of impact) of biologically active molecules such as growth

factors and Cytokines and their interactions with other components of medicinal substances,

If these are bioactive molecules part of product originating in

cells,



e) information on the State of differentiation, structural and functional arrangement

the cells and the extracellular matrix, or created if it is part of the

the intended function of three-dimensional structure; the information is part of the

characterization for those products originating in the cells; According to the needs of the

physico-chemical characterization make clinical assessments.



3.3.2.4. excipients



In the case of auxiliary substances used in cell or tissue

medicinal products, in particular transport, media folders are used

the requirements of the new auxiliary substances set out in part I of this annex, if the

There are no data on the interactions between the cells or tissues and auxiliary

substances.



3.3.2.5. developmental studies



Description of the development programme must relate to the materials and processes, and

in particular, with regard to the integrity of the cell population in the final composition.



3.3.2.6. reference materials



For the active substance and the finished product is documented and

characterized by a reference standard, which is essential for them and

specific.



3.4. Specific requirements for advanced therapy medicinal products

containing medical devices



3.4.1. advanced therapy medicinal product containing medical

the resources referred to in article 7 of Regulation (EC) no 1394/2007.



Part of the documentation to be submitted for application for marketing authorisation of a medicinal

advanced therapy product containing medical devices is



and a description of the physical characteristics and) the effect of the product,



(b) a description of the methods of product development), a description of the interaction and compatibility between the

genes, the cells or tissues, and structural components.



3.4.2. The combined advanced therapy medicinal products referred to in article. 2

paragraph. 1 (a). (d)) of Regulation (EC) no 1394/2007



For cellular or tissue part combination medicinal product for

the modern therapy of special requirements shall apply to medicinal products for

somatic cell therapy and tissue engineering on the products referred to in

section 3.3. and in the case of genetically modified cells shall apply

specific requirements for gene therapy medicinal products, as referred to in

section 3.2.



Medical device or the active implantable medical

the resource can be an integral part of the healing substance. In the case that it is

medical device or the active implantable medical

at the time of production of the resource, the application or the submission of finished product

combined with the relevant cells, it is considered an integral part of the

the finished product.



Part of the documentation presented to the application for registration of a combined

an advanced therapy medicinal product, the information concerning the

the medical device or the active implantable medical

a resource that is an integral part of the medicinal substance or the final

the product, which are essential for the evaluation of a combined medicinal

advanced therapy product. Such information shall include:



and information about choosing and) the intended function of the medical device or

implantable medical device with the other components of the product,



(b) the conformity of the medical device), which is part of the

a whole, with the essential requirements laid down in annex No. 1 of the regulation

Government No 336/2004 Coll., laying down technical requirements for

medical devices, as amended, or the conformity of

the active implantable medical device which is part of the

of the total, with the essential requirements laid down in annex No. 1.


Regulation of the Government No. 154/2004 Coll., laying down requirements on the active

implantable medical devices, as amended,



(c)) shall demonstrate compliance of the medical device or

implantable medical device with the requirements concerning TSE

laid down in Act No. 22/1997 Coll., on technical requirements for

products and amending and supplementing certain acts, as amended by Act No.

205/2002 Coll. and regulation of the Government No. 251/2003 Coll., amending certain

Government regulations issued in implementation of law No. 22/1997 Coll., on technical

requirements for products and amending and supplementing certain acts, as amended by

amended, amended by Decree-Law No 336/2004 Coll.



(d)) where available, the results of any assessment of the medical

the device, which is part of the whole, or the active

implantable medical device that is part of the

a whole, carried out by the Agency in accordance with the law No. 121/2000 Coll. on

medical devices, as amended, and its

in the implementing rules.



The body, which carried out the examination referred to in point (d) of this section,)

When prompted, provide the competent authority, which shall examine the request,

all the information related to the results of an assessment in accordance with the law

No 123/2000 Coll., as amended, and its implementing

provisions. This can include the information and documents contained in the

the application for assessment of conformity, essential for the evaluation of a combined

an advanced therapy medicinal product, as a whole.



4. specific requirements regarding module 4



4.1. Specific requirements for all advanced therapy medicinal products



Because of the unique and diverse structural and biological

characteristics of advanced therapy medicinal products may not be

Part I, module 4 of this annex with regard to the pharmacological and

toxicological tests of medicines always appropriate. Technical

the requirements in sections 4.1., 4.2. and 4.3. below explains how to

the requirements listed in part I of this annex shall apply to medicinal products

for modern therapy. Where appropriate, and taking into account the

the specific characteristics of advanced therapy medicinal products have been

set additional requirements.



In the Choose list must be explained and justified reasons

non-clinical development and the criteria used for selection of the relevant species and

modules in vitro and in vivo. The selected animal model/models may include

the animals are immunocompromised, the animals targeted include knock-out

gene, or humanized animals or transgenic. Consider the use of

homologous models, in particular the mouse cells analyzed in mice or models

simulating illness, primarily for study and imunogenity

immunotoxicity.



In addition to the requirements listed in part I is the content of the documentation to be submitted

the application for registration, proof of safety, suitability and

biocompatibility of all structural components such as the matrix, the carrier

structure and medical devices and any other substances such as

are cellular products, bio-molecules, bio-materials and chemical substances,

that are present in the final product. Take into account their physical,

mechanical, chemical, and biological properties.



4.2. Specific requirements for gene therapy medicinal products



In order to determine the extent and type of non-clinical studies necessary to

the determination of the appropriate level of non-clinical data on the safety of taking account of the

the nature and type of the gene therapy medicinal product.



4.2.1. Pharmacology



Part of the documentation presented to the application for the registration of medicinal products

medicinal products for gene therapy is



study on the operation) in vitro and in vivo of the proposed

medicinal use of pharmacodynamic studies for the proof of concept, with

using models and relevant animal species, which have demonstrated that the

nucleic acid sequence reaches its intended target. the target

authority or of the cells and place its intended function, IE. the level of

expression and functional activity. In the framework of the study shall provide data on the duration of the

the effect of nucleic acid sequence and on the proposed dosing schemes in

clinical trials,



(b) to confirm the specificity) of the study and the duration of the operation and effectiveness of the

the target cells and tissues in the case that has the medicinal product for

gene therapy Act selectively or specifically.



4.2.2. Pharmaco-kinetics



and disposition of the Study includes an assessment of) the persistence, clearance and

the mobilization. Also part of the study is proof of the disposition of the data on the

the risk of germline transmission.



(b)), together with an assessment of the risks to the environment are listed

information on the evaluation and the risk of transmission to the exclusion of a third party, if it is not

their failure to duly justified in the application on the basis of the

the type of the product.



4.2.3. Toxicology



and for the finished medicinal product) for gene therapy is judged his

toxicity. In addition, depending on the type of product, taking into account

individual testing of active substances and Excipients, and assess the effect of

in vivo for substances derived from expressed sequences, nucleic acid

which are not intended for the physiological function.



b) single dose toxicity studies can be combined with

pharmacological and farmakokinetickými studies of the safety, for example, to

assessment of persistence.



(c)) repeated dose toxicity Studies are provided in the cases, that the

It is intended to repeat the dosage for humans. Method and diagram of the submission must

exactly match the scheduled clinical dosage. In cases where the

single dosage can cause prolonged exposure in humans

nucleic acid sequence, weigh the toxicity after repeated

doses. The duration of the studies can be longer than in the case of standard studies

Depending on the persistence of the medicinal product gene

therapy and the expected potential risks. In this case, the

given the duration of the study.



(d)) part of the toxicity study is proof of the evaluation tests of a medicinal

preparation for gene therapy on genotoxicity tests. However, the standard

genotoxicity studies shall be carried out only in cases where they are necessary

for the testing of certain impurities or constituents of carrier.



(e)) part of the toxicity study is to demonstrate the evaluation tests of a medicinal

preparation for gene therapy on carcinogenicity. Standard lifetime

carcinogenicity studies in rodents is not required. However, it must be in the

assessed, depending on the product type in the relevant in vivo or in

vitro models in vivo/in vitro tumorogenní potential.



f) reproductive and developmental toxicity: is supported by studies of the effects on

fertility and reproductive function, studies of the embryonic or fetal and

perinatal toxicity studies and germline transmission, if not

their failure to duly justified in the application on the basis of the

the type of the product.



g) Additional toxicity studies



1. The study of the integration of:



For each gene therapy medicinal product shall study

integration, if it is not withholding these studies scientifically justified,

for example, because a sequence of nucleic acids cannot penetrate into the cell

the kernel. Integration studies shall be carried out in the case of medicinal products for

gene therapy, in which not expected to have the ability to integrate, but

provided data suggest risk germline transmission.



2. Imunogenita and immunotoxicity:



Part of the study on the toxicity is proof of the research potential

imunogenních and imunotoxických effects.



4.3. Special requirements for somatic cell therapy medicinal products

and on human tissue engineered products



4.3.1. Pharmacology



and the primary pharmacological studies) is illustrated by the concept of the card.

Examines the interaction of products originating in the cells with the surrounding tissue.



(b) the quantity of the product) needed to achieve the envisaged

effect, it is the effective dose and depending on the type of the product

frequency of administration.



(c)) shall take into account the secondary pharmacological study to evaluate the

the potential physiological effects, which is not related to the expected

therapeutic effect of somatic cell therapy medicinal product and

a tissue engineered product or other substances, because in addition to the

monitoring of protein may lead to the exclusion of the biologically active

molecules, or watch the protein can have unwanted destinations.



4.3.2. Pharmacokinetics



and) the conventional pharmacokinetic studies to evaluate the absorption, distribution,

metabolism and excretion is not required if you are evaluated

parameters such as viability, life expectancy, distribution, growth,

differentiation and migration, if not their nehodnocení properly justified in the

applications based on the type of the product concerned,



(b)) in the case of medicinal products and somatic cell therapy products

tissue engineering, which produce biomolecules,

to evaluate the distribution, duration and level of expression of these molecules.



4.3.3. Toxicology



and) for the finished medicinal product shall be assessed by its toxicity. Take account of the

the individual testing of active substances, excipients, other substances and

any impurities from the production process.



(b)) in the case that is longer than the duration of the observations in the case of the standard

studies of toxicity, taking into account also the expected lifetime of the medicinal

the product, pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic together his

profile. In this case, given the duration of the study.



(c)) the conventional studies of carcinogenicity and genotoxicity are required only in

connection with except the potential of the product.



(d)) shall be research on potential immunogenic and imunotoxické effects

of the medicinal product.



(e)) in the case of products originating in the cells and tagged animal

the cell is the need to resolve the related specific issues relating to the

security, as is the transmission of xenogeneic pathogens to humans.



5. specific requirements regarding module 5



5.1. Special requirements for all advanced therapy medicinal products



5.1.1. the special requirements in this section of part IV are additional

requirements to the requirements of module 5 in part I of this annex.



5.1.2. If clinical applications for advanced therapy medicinal products


requires a special concurrent treatment and includes surgical procedures,

therapeutic procedure to assess and describe as a whole, including information about

standardize and optimize these processes during clinical development.



If the medical devices used during surgical procedures to

application, implantation or administration of the medicinal product for advanced therapy

could have an impact on the efficacy or safety of the medicinal product for

modern therapy, it is necessary to provide information about these medical

resource.



Specific expertise required for the implementation of the application,

implantation, administration or follow-up measures. As appropriate, shall

the plan of training of health care workers regarding procedures for the use,

application, implantation or administration of these preparations.



5.1.3. If due to the nature of the medicinal products for modern

therapy of their manufacturing process during clinical development, the changes may

be requested supplementary studies to demonstrate comparability.



5.1.4. During clinical development, it is necessary to evaluate the risks

arising from potential infectious agents or the use of material

of animal origin and to take measures to reduce such risks.



5.1.5. The choice of doses and schedule of use are established on the basis of studies

the dosage.



5.1.6. the effectiveness of the proposed indication is based on the relevant results of the

clinical studies using clinically relevant parameters for

the intended use. In certain clinical conditions may be required

evidence of long-term effectiveness and provide long-term evaluation strategy

efficiency.



5.1.7. the risk management plan is given a fixed monitoring strategy

safety and efficacy.



5.1.8. In the case of combined advanced therapy medicinal products

safety and efficacy studies are designed and conducted for the

the combined product as a whole.



5.2. Specific requirements for gene therapy medicinal products



5.2.1. Human pharmacokinetic studies



Human pharmacokinetic studies shall include the following aspects:



and studies to address the excretion) of excretion of the medicinal products for

gene therapy;



(b) disposition of the study);



c) pharmacokinetic studies of the medicinal product and functional groups

responsible for the expression of genes in particular expressed proteins or

representative "signature" genomic sequence.



5.2.2. Pharmacodynamic studies in humans



Pharmacodynamic studies in humans must deal with the expression and functions of

nucleic acid sequence after administration of the medicinal product gene

therapy.



5.2.3. Safety studies will address the following aspects:



and the presence of the vector capable of replication);



(b)) the appearance of new strains;



(c)) by regrouping existing genomic sequences;



(d)) neoplastickou the proliferation caused by insertional mutagenicity.



5.3. Special requirements for somatic cell therapy medicinal products



5.3.1. a somatic cell therapy medicinal products, which is a way of

the effect is based on the production of defined active molecules.



In the case of a somatic cell therapy medicinal products, which is

the mode of action is based on the production of defined active molecules, is

need to address the pharmacokinetic profile, especially distros,

the duration and the level of expression of these molecules, if possible.



5.3.2. Biodistribution, persistence and long-term engraftment of folders

somatic cell therapy medicinal product.



During clinical development, it is necessary to deal with biodistribucí,

persistence and long-term přihojením of ingredients of the medicinal product for

somatic cell therapy.



5.3.3. Safety studies



Safety studies should address the following aspects:



and distribution and přihojením) after filing;



(b)) ektopickým přihojením;



(c)) the oncogenic transformation and the fidelity of the cells or tissues to the appropriate line.



5.4. Specific requirements for tissue engineered products



5.4.1. Pharmacokinetic study



If for the tissue engineering products are not relevant to the conventional

Pharmacokinetic studies, it is necessary in the course of clinical development

address biodistribucí, persistence and biodegradation of ingredients of products

tissue engineering.



5.4.2. Pharmacodynamic studies



Pharmacodynamic studies are designed and adapted with regard to the

properties specific to tissue engineered products, which are

accompanied by the particulars of the licence the concept and the kinetics of the preparation to achieve

the intended regeneration, repair or replacement. Appropriate pharmacodynamic

markers related to the intended functions and structure into account.



5.4.3. Safety studies



Section 5.3.3 shall apply. ".



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18) Commission directive 2009/120/EC of 14 July 1999. September 2009 amending

European Parliament and Council Directive 2001/83/EC on the Community code

relating to medicinal products, as regards medicinal products

for modern therapy.



19) European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) no 1394/2007 of 13 December.

November 2007 on advanced therapy medicinal products and amending

Directive 2001/83/EC and Regulation (EC) No 726/2004.



Article. (II)



This Decree shall take effect 15. on the day following the date of its publication.



Minister of health:



Jurásková in r.



Minister of agriculture:



Ing. Sebesta in r.