This information
collection request is approved with the understanding that FDA will
add questions 2a and 4 to solicit information about why readers
find the bulletin useful or not useful and what should be done to
make the bulletin more useful. FDA also plans to revise original
question 4 to ensure that any specific questions about utility are
followed with requests for explanations. Finally, FDA plans to
revise original questions 7 and 8.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1992
09/30/1992
2,740
0
0
121
0
0
0
0
0
CURRENT READERSHIP PERCEPTIONS ABOUT
THE FDA DRUG BULLETIN ARE ASSESSED TO FOCUS ARTICLES, FORMAT AND
EDITORIAL POLICY. PHYSICIANS AND PHARMACISTS ARE SURVEYED AS THE
MAJOR INFORMATION SOURCES. A POSTCARD SURVEY EXAMINES HOSPITAL
ADMINISTRATOR, NURSE AND DENTIST PERCEPTIONS. DATA INCLUDE
PERCEIVED USEFULNESS, TOPICS DESIRED, DUPLICATIVE SOURCES AND
WILLINGNESS TO PAY.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.