Procedure withdrawals within Europe: past trends, impact and communication recommendations

When an application for a new veterinary medicinal product (VMP) is submitted through a MR/DCP, the Applicant has the option to prematurely withdraw their application in the reference member state (RMS) or in one or several of the concerned member states (CMS). This would result in a total or partial withdrawal of the procedure. The Co-ordination Group for Mutual Recognition and Decentralised Procedures – Veterinary (CMDv) sent a questionnaire to all national competent authorities…