Approved
consistent with changes described in FDA memos of 11-21- 01,
11-28-01 and 12-3-01. FDA shall conduct a study of nonres- pondents
to the patient survey to assess the representativeness of the
sample in this survey. Approval is for 18 months which will give
FDA sufficient time to complete this collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2003
06/30/2003
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The FDA is required under Food, Drug,
and Cosmetic Drug, and Cosmetic Act to assure that the advertising
of prescription drugs is truthful and not misleading. Under a final
August 1999 guidance, manufacturers were instructed how to
construct television and radio ads that were consistent with the
regulations by disclosing both the benefits and the major risks of
the prescription drug being advertised. At the time, FDA stated it
would assess the effects of the guidance, and of the agency's DTC
policies in general, within the subsequent two years. A number of
DTC promotion increase the studies,........
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.