Global Labeling Conference

Various e-labeling initiatives are underway worldwide in the healthcare and pharmaceutical fields. This session will provide an overview of current developments in global e-labeling initiatives related to the electronic distribution of product prescribing and patient information, including: availability of labeling online (on a publicly accessible websites); use of machine-readable codes to provide access to user-friendly formats of labeling; and the elimination of paper labeling from commercial product packages. E-labeling should be structured content that utilizes the electronic common standard and eventually should be interoperable with the other healthcare system. The switch to e-labeling provides numerous benefits, including sustainability; however, it is not a simple change as it requires a change in regulations, processes, new ways of working across the organization, and new interactions with regulators. In this session, we will share lessons learned from markets who have made e-labeling happen and discuss best practices, including hearing the perspectives from the health authorities during review and implementation of e-labeling.