We are currently experiencing extremely high volumes of GMP clearance applications resulting in delayed processing. The tables below provide an overview of current processing times and applications on hand for GMP Clearances.
The data will be updated monthly to ensure it remains current.
GMP clearance current processing timeframes
Currently it takes us the following number of working days to assess 90 percent of applications.
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24
MRA
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324
CV: Non-Sterile API
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413
CV: Non-Sterile Finished Product
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283
CV: Sterile API
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442
CV Sterile Finished Product
GMP clearance workload volumes
We have the following numbers of applications at various stages of assessment.
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1724
Desktop assessment applications - awaiting assessment
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293
Extension applications awaiting assessment
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105
Applications awaiting receipt
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254
Incomplete queue
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143
Administrative applications
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155
Applications awaiting payment
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301
Assessment in progress
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42
Applications on hold
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885
Applications completed in last 90 days
Prioritisation requests
We will continue to process effective applications as quickly as possible. Medicine shortage remain a high priority for us, and we will continue to process these when sponsors have provided the required information.
For any request for prioritisation, you must provide the required information outlined below:
- The product name and existing ARTG number (where applicable)
- The category of medicine (Complementary, OTC, Prescription etc.)
- The product submission type and submission number and any applicable milestone dates (for example, priority review pathway or NCE, PM-XXXX-XXXXX-X-X etc.)
- For variations, you need to provide information about the change as certain changes made by manufacturers may require additional GMP assessment.
- The medicines shortage notification number (for example MS-XXXX-XX-XXXXX-X)
- Any other information to help us understand the urgency of the situation. For example, existing stock levels or supply dates, negative effect on patients or business etc.
Featured notices
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NoticesFind out about how GMP clearances for manufacturing sites in Bulgaria can now be assessed via the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) pathway.
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NoticesInformation about GMP clearances issued via the MRA Pathway that expire on 31 December 2023 as well as information on the ongoing use of the GMP clearance questionnaire.
Related guidance
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PageFind out about obtaining Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) clearance for an overseas manufacturing site.
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User guideThis user guide is for sponsors wanting to submit GMP clearance application by the TGA Business services (TBS) portal.
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User guideCheck out our user guide to assist sponsors when using the code tables for GMP Clearance applications.