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Mar 2026
2021 Code Roche

Roche: Ocrevus infusion webpage alleged to mislead on monitoring and dedicated line (AUTH/3827/9/23) – No breach

Anonymous HCP alleged Roche’s Ocrevus promotional webpage implied only 1 hour monitoring and omitted “dedicated line” administration. Panel found the timeline clearly…

08
Mar 2026
2021 Code AstraZeneca Clause 3.1 Clause 5.1

AstraZeneca breached Clause 3.1 after UK employee ‘liked’ third-party LinkedIn post about phase 3 datopotamab deruxtecan results (AUTH/3796/7/23)

A UK AstraZeneca employee ‘liked’ a third-party LinkedIn post about positive phase 3 datopotamab deruxtecan results. The Panel said the ‘like’ disseminated…

08
Mar 2026
2021 Code GSK Clause 6

GSK press release on COVID-19 vaccine efficacy ruled misleading (RRR presented without sufficient context) – AUTH/3760/4/23

A member of the public challenged GSK’s press release for quoting vaccine “efficacy” percentages without absolute risk/context. PMCPA ruled the presentation could…

08
Mar 2026
2021 Code Novo Nordisk Clause 4 Clause 5 Clause 6

AUTH/3717/12/22: Public complaint about weight-loss media coverage – Novo Nordisk (Sunday Times interview led to breaches)

Five weight-loss media articles were complained about. Novo Nordisk was not responsible for four. One Sunday Times interview quote was ruled promotional…

08
Mar 2026
2021 Code AstraZeneca Clause 2 Clause 3.3 Clause 5.1

AstraZeneca breached an undertaking after repeat missing prescribing information on Trixeo website (AUTH/3769/5/23)

PMCPA ruled AstraZeneca breached its undertaking after Symbicort was again referenced on the Trixeo website without Symbicort prescribing information, shortly after an…

08
Mar 2026
2021 Code Novavax UK

Novavax: Nuvaxovid ad seen without HCP confirmation on P3 Pharmacy website (AUTH/3753/3/23) – No breach

Complaint that a Nuvaxovid (POM) web ad appeared without HCP confirmation. Panel found P3 Pharmacy could be an independently produced HCP journal…

08
Mar 2026
2021 Code SyriMed

AUTH/3762/4/23: Complainant v SyriMed (Thame Laboratories) — representative exam allegation (No breach)

Ex-employee alleged an individual promoted medicines to HCPs for 2+ years without ABPI qualification. Panel found no evidence for the 2-year claim…

08
Mar 2026
2021 Code Astellas Pharma

Astellas: LinkedIn post promoting awareness of UK Kidney Week symposium (no breach)

A complaint alleged an Astellas LinkedIn post was promotional and not properly approved (no job bag/date; liked/shared by sales/marketing). The PMCPA ruled…

08
Mar 2026
2021 Code ALK-Abelló Clause 5.1 Clause 17.2 Clause 26.1

ALK-Abelló: Representative’s Facebook post promoted Jext (POM) to the public

An ALK-Abelló representative posted about Jext on Facebook with a link to the product website and urged people to share. PMCPA ruled…

08
Mar 2026
2021 Code AGB-Pharma Clause 16.1 Clause 26.1

AGB-Pharma: Adaflex promotional webpage accessible to the public via Google indexing (AUTH/3749/3/23)

AGB’s Adaflex branded webpage (intended for HCPs) became publicly accessible via a Google-indexed direct link, leading to breaches for website access controls…

08
Mar 2026
2021 Code Novo Nordisk Clause 1 Clause 5 Clause 9 Clause 24 Clause 28 Clause 31

Novo Nordisk: delayed Disclosure UK reporting and weak governance over sponsored third-party materials (AUTH/3763/4/23)

Novo Nordisk failed to disclose some transfers of value on time and did not disclose others at all due to HCO misclassification.…

08
Mar 2026
2021 Code Otsuka Pharmaceuticals UK Clause 3 Clause 5 Clause 6 Clause 9 Clause 14

Otsuka UK: UK employee ‘like’ on LinkedIn brought US post into scope and promoted an unlicensed medicine (AUTH/3747/2/23)

A senior UK employee ‘liked’ an Otsuka US LinkedIn post about unlicensed ulotaront, which the Panel said proactively disseminated promotional claims. Breaches…

08
Mar 2026
2021 Code Eli Lilly

AUTH/3735/2/23: Health professional complaint about Lilly representative visits to dermatology department (No breach)

A health professional alleged a Lilly representative repeatedly visited a dermatology department without prior authorisation and dropped off items/samples. The Panel found…

08
Mar 2026
2021 Code Otsuka Pharmaceuticals Europe Clause 6

Otsuka Europe website: outdated partner statement ruled inaccurate (AUTH/3748/2/23)

Otsuka’s “Therapy Areas in Europe” webpage still referenced working with partner Akebia on CKD anaemia after the agreement ended. PMCPA ruled the…

08
Mar 2026
2021 Code Lundbeck

AUTH/3723/1/23: Complainant v Lundbeck — market research alleged to be disguised promotion (No breach)

Complaint alleged repeated brand-name use and patient-record style questions in Abilify Maintena ATU tracking market research (2018–2021). PMCPA Panel found the activity…

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