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Mar 2026
2008 Code Ranbaxy Europe

AUTH/2137/6/08: Consultant dermatologist v Ranbaxy – Co-Cyprindiol ‘Dear Sir or Madam’ letter (no breach)

A dermatologist alleged a Ranbaxy letter implied Co-Cyprindiol contained isotretinoin and erythromycin. The Panel found no breach of Clause 7.2, but said…

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Mar 2026
2008 Code Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare Clause 7

AUTH/2138/7/08: In-vitro BMJ advertisements for Gaviscon Advance found misleading due to implied in-vivo/clinical claims

Two BMJ advertisements for Gaviscon Advance used in-vitro data but implied in-vivo/clinical oesophageal protection and wider clinical benefit. The Panel ruled both…

08
Mar 2026
2008 Code Roche Products

AUTH/2139/7/08 Consultant rheumatologist v Roche: RCP-sponsored rheumatology webcast (no breach)

A rheumatologist complained that an RCP webcast sponsored by Roche effectively promoted rituximab. The Panel found sponsorship was transparent and arm’s length,…

08
Mar 2026
2008 Code Sanofi-Aventis Clause 1 Clause 2 Clause 7 Clause 9

AUTH/2141/7/08: Novo Nordisk v Sanofi-Aventis – Promotion of Lantus (claims on 24-hour efficacy and hypoglycaemia risk)

Complaint about Lantus promotional leavepieces and a mailer. Issues included “24-hour efficacy” wording and a hypoglycaemia comparison based on pooled observational data.…

08
Mar 2026
2008 Code Pfizer

AUTH/2142/7/08: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare v Pfizer – Champix detail aid

GSK challenged Pfizer’s Champix detail aid on efficacy comparisons vs NRT, NNT and cost-effectiveness claims, and safety/prescribing information. The Panel ruled no…

08
Mar 2026
2008 Code Syner-Med Clause 7.2

Syner-Med detail aid ruled misleading on Ferinject dosing claims (AUTH/2143/7/08)

A nurse alleged she was told Ferinject was safe and could be given as 1,000mg in 15 minutes. The Panel found insufficient…

08
Mar 2026
2008 Code Syner-Med

AUTH/2144/7/08 Nurse v Syner-Med: question at a meeting (no breach)

A nurse alleged a sponsored symposium discussion implied an EpiPen could replace cardio-pulmonary resuscitation for IV iron reactions. The Panel could not…

08
Mar 2026
2008 Code Roche Products

AUTH/2139/7/08: Consultant rheumatologist v Roche – RCP-sponsored rheumatology webcast (no breach)

A rheumatologist complained that an RCP webcast sponsored by Roche effectively promoted rituximab. The Panel found Roche’s sponsorship was transparent and arm’s…

08
Mar 2026
2008 Code Sanofi-Aventis Clause 1 Clause 2 Clause 7 Clause 9 Clause 24 Clause 25

AUTH/2141/7/08: Novo Nordisk v Sanofi-Aventis – Promotion of Lantus (24-hour efficacy and hypoglycaemia claims)

Complaint about Lantus promotional leavepieces and a mailer. Issues included “24-hour efficacy” wording and comparative hypoglycaemia claims based on pooled observational data.…

08
Mar 2026
2008 Code Pfizer

AUTH/2142/7/08: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare v Pfizer – Champix detail aid

GSK challenged Pfizer’s Champix detail aid claims on quit rates, NNT, cost-effectiveness and safety information. The Panel found the data were presented…

08
Mar 2026
2008 Code Syner-Med Clause 7

Syner-Med detail aid ruled misleading on Ferinject dosing particulars (AUTH/2143/7/08)

A nurse alleged misleading claims about Ferinject dosing and safety at a Syner-Med exhibition stand and in a detail aid. The Panel…

08
Mar 2026
2008 Code Syner-Med

AUTH/2144/7/08 Nurse v Syner-Med: Question at a meeting (no breach)

A nurse complained that discussion at a Syner-Med sponsored symposium implied an EpiPen could replace cardio-pulmonary resuscitation for IV iron reactions. The…

08
Mar 2026
2008 Code Sanofi-Aventis

Sanofi-Aventis: Plavix promotion—misleading linkage of REACH registry to Plavix use

A primary care trust chief pharmacist complained about a Plavix leavepiece and representative conduct. The Panel ruled it was misleading to imply…

08
Mar 2026
2008 Code Sanofi Pasteur MSD Clause 9

AUTH/2147/7/08: GlaxoSmithKline v Sanofi Pasteur MSD – Gardasil press release and PR agency emails

A Gardasil press release and follow-up PR emails after the UK chose Cervarix for the national HPV programme were ruled misleading, exaggerated…

08
Mar 2026
2008 Code Trinity-Chiesi Pharmaceuticals

AUTH/2148/7/08 AstraZeneca v Trinity-Chiesi: Fostair cost comparison chart

AstraZeneca challenged Trinity-Chiesi’s Fostair cost comparison chart as incomplete and misleading. The Panel found the chart acceptable in context and ruled no…

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