Sender Type
| Element Number | C.3.1 |
| Element Name | Sender Type |
| English Name | Sender Type (Sender Type) |
| Data Type | Numeric |
| Max Length | 1 |
| Required | No |
| Allowed Values | 1=Pharmaceutical Company 2=Regulatory Authority 3=Health Professional 4=Regional Pharmacovigilance Centre 5=WHO collaborating centres for international drug monitoring 6=Other (e.g. distributor or other organisation) 7=Patient / Consumer |
No null flavors allowed
This data element is used to enter the type of sender (organisation or individual). In this data element, biotechnology companies, marketing authorisation holders, and other manufacturers required to submit ICSRs are also included under "pharmaceutical company".