AgVetLink, October 2004

ACVM Updates

Table one details the progress made in processing ACVM Update applications as at 13 September 2004. It should be noted that a significant portion of these updates included variation applications such as formulation changes, changes to manufacturer etc.

Table 1 ACVM Update Application Statistics

	Plant Compounds	Veterinary Medicines
Percent Updated (completed or approved)	82%	78%
Number of ACVM applications still under action	271	138
Average evaluation time (including any time back with applicant)	27 days	42 days

The second table lists on a monthly basis for the last 4 months ACVM Update applications approved.

Table 2 ACVM Update Applications Approved

Month (2004)	Plant Compounds	Veterinary Medicines
May	42	75
June	32	110
July	73	120
August	50	81

It should be noted that over the same period, the number of other applications received is outlined in table 3. These numbers are slightly higher overall than the average for the previous 2 years.

Table 3 Other ACVM Applications received

Month (2004)	Plant Compounds	Veterinary Medicines
May	27	35
June	44	70
July	37	69
August	36	65

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