The operation of the pilot program, 'Advance Notification System for Drug Change Permit', which allows drug manufacturers and importers to apply for change permits on their preferred date, will be extended.

According to industry sources on the 18th, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) will extend the pilot project until December 31 next year to collect sufficient data to evaluate the system and in consideration of industry demand.

The Advance Notification System for Drug Change Permit is a system in which the MFDS and drug manufacturer/importer discuss the date of a drug’s permit change in advance, taking into account the manufacturing and import schedule of the company before proce