This information collection supports FDA regulations regarding prescription drug advertising. Under authority of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, FDA is responsible for ensuring that advertisements published in journals, magazines, newspapers, or other periodicals, as well as advertisements broadcast through media such as radio, television, and telephone communication systems comply with the public health protection provisions therein. Respondents to the information collection are sponsors of prescription drug product promotional material.
The information collection reflects agency adjustments. While the number of annual burden hours increased from 10,076,426 hours to 18,162,706 hours (+8,086,280), the number of annual responses has decreased from 25,839 to 21,804 (-4,035). This is discussed more fully in the agency's supporting statement at Q15.
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.