Glossary of MHRA terms - R

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RamaXL
This is a subscription service that gives subscribers easy access to non-confidential information on all medicinal products authorised in the UK together with the ability to track their own applications as they progress through the assessment process. [Formerly: RAMA].

Rapporteur
A member of the Committee for Proprietary Medicinal Products who provides expert evaluation.

RCGP
Royal College of General Practitioners.

RCR
Royal College of Radiologists.

rINN
Recommended International Non-proprietary Name.

RMP
Risk Management Plan.

RMS
Reference Member State.

Renewals
The five year renewal process for an existing Marketing Authorisation.

RP
Responsible Person. Article 79(b) of Directive 2001/83/EC requires the holder of a wholesale dealer’s licence to have a “Responsible Person” who safeguards product users against potential hazards arising from poor distribution practices.

RPSGB
Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.

RSC
Royal Society of Chemistry.

RSM
Royal Society of Medicine.

Rx
Abbreviation for a medical prescription.