AUTH/2286/12/09: General Practitioner v GlaxoSmithKline — Sponsorship of drug testing in sport (Out of scope; no breach)

📅 2009 | 🖉 Dr Anzal Qurbain
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Key facts

Case numberAUTH/2286/12/09
ComplainantGeneral Practitioner
CompanyGlaxoSmithKline
IssueSponsorship of drug testing in sport
Complaint received03 December 2009
Completed18 February 2010
AppealNo appeal
ReviewNo case report as outwith the scope of the Code
BreachNo breach, outwith the scope of the Code
Sanctions appliedUndertaking received
Additional sanctionsNot stated
Sourcehttps://www.pmcpa.org.uk/cases/completed-cases/auth22861209-general-practitioner-v-glaxosmithkline

Reviewed by Dr Anzal Qurbain (FFPM) — ABPI Final Signatory

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What happened

  • A General Practitioner complained about GlaxoSmithKline.
  • The subject matter was sponsorship of drug testing in sport.
  • The PMCPA concluded the complaint was outwith the scope of the ABPI Code of Practice.
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Outcome

  • No breach (outwith the scope of the Code).
  • No case report was issued because the matter was outwith scope.
  • No appeal.
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