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Classification Committee

Members (2011-2012)

Theresa Ormiston (Managing Chair) IMS - UK
Anthony Palkovic (Co-Chair PBIRG) Pfizer - USA
Alex Adams (CoChair EphMRA) Novartis - Switzerland
Gregory Senac Pierre-Fabre Medicament - France
Virginie Verdoucq Sanofi - France
 Emma Yeung/Giulia Chan  Takeda - UK
Philip Reynolds IMS - UK
Etsuyo Ogawa Bayer, Japan - Special   Japanese Liaison Associate

 

Remit

  • Developing and improving the Anatomical Classification system in line with changes in pharmaceutical markets.
  • Ensuring the correct classification of products used in IMS services
  • Liaising with the WHO to ensure the two systems converge rather than diverge
  • Interpreting and discussing suggested changes and acting accordingly
  • Reclassifying products at year-end to be in line with the new classification
  • Communicating changes to PBIRG (minutes, exchange of information, etc.)
  • Conducting census of EphMRA & PBIRG on new, requested changes to the system
  • The Committee reconciles differences of opinions in the classification of products

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Comparison of the WHO ATC Classification 2011

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The Committee welcomes requests for class changes - please click here amd you will find an on-line form to complete to request a change.  this goes through to the Committee who will then contact you.

Change Request Form

Change Request Guidelines

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