Strategic Insights into Drug Regulatory Affairs: Dossier Preparation, Marketing Authorization, Variation and Safety Monitoring in Tanzania
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Pharmaceutical regulatory affairs play a crucial role in ensuring drug quality, safety, and efficacy. This thesis, titled "Strategic Insights into Drug Regulatory Affairs: Dossier Preparation, Marketing Authorization, Variation, and Safety Monitoring in Tanzania", explores the regulatory landscape of the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA). It provides a comprehensive analysis of dossier preparation for drug registration, the marketing authorization process, post-approval variation management, and pharmacovigilance requirements in Tanzania.The study examines TMDA’s regulatory framework, highlighting key requirements for medicinal product registration, renewal, and compliance with national and international guidelines. Through an in-depth review of variation classifications, submission processes, and regulatory timelines, this research identifies challenges encountered by pharmaceutical companies in maintaining compliance. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of pharmacovigilance in post-market drug safety monitoring, outlining adverse event reporting mechanisms and risk management strategies.Findings from this study offer valuable insights for pharmaceutical professionals, regulatory authorities, and stakeholders seeking to navigate the Tanzanian regulatory environment efficiently.
Author: Rutanshi Patel*1, Gargi Patel2, Dr. Maitreyi N. Zaveri3, Zuki Patel4
Language: English
Topic: Healthcare Regulation
Subfield: Health Information Management
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6949436253
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