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AUTH/3025/3/18: Member of the public v Merck Sharp & Dohme (Nexplanon) – No breach / Outwith scope

📅 2018 | 🖉 Dr Anzal Qurbain
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Key facts

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Case numberAUTH/3025/3/18
ComplainantMember of the public
CompanyMerck Sharp & Dohme
ProductNexplanon
IssuePromotion of Nexplanon
Complaint received13 March 2018
Completed06 June 2018
Applicable Code year2016
DecisionNo breach; outwith the scope of the Code
Clauses citedNot stated
SanctionsNot stated

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

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What happened

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  • A member of the public made a complaint concerning the promotion of Nexplanon.
  • The complaint was received on 13 March 2018.
  • The case was considered under the ABPI Code of Practice 2016.
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Outcome

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  • No breach.
  • Outwith the scope of the Code.
  • Case completed on 06 June 2018.
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