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A hospital pharmacist alleged Celgeneβs Vidaza advisory boards (incl. Β£600 honorarium) were disguised promotion/inducement around SMC timing. PMCPA found legitimate consultancy need,…
BMJ analysis suggested Novo Nordisk had 1 βdueβ EUCTR trial without posted results (98.1% compliance). Company said the trial was withdrawn before…
PMCPA case AUTH/3076/9/18 (Director v AstraZeneca) about clinical trial disclosure. The matter was ruled outwith the scope of the ABPI Code (2016).…
A doctor challenged a thirdβparty invitation to a paid βtraining day researchβ workshop for rep mock consultations. Panel initially found disguised promotion,…
Anonymous physician alleged a ProStrakan rep gave an incorrect day-by-day Abstral titration schedule. Panel found the complaint unproven on the balance of…
Novo Nordisk alleged a PCDS satellite symposium promoted unlicensed dapagliflozin and that sales reps attended. The Panel found the complaint not proven…
Anonymous practice manager alleged rude/intimidating rep behaviour, diary giveaways and discussion of an unlicensed diabetes medicine. Panel found no supporting evidence and…
Anonymous HCP alleged Shire MSLs created βnoiseβ about unlicensed Vyvanse (LDX), set targets and encouraged named-patient use; also raised repeated advisory boards.…
MSD challenged a Victoza detail aid using a composite endpoint. Panel found the prominent red βHbA1c<7% + weight loss + no hyposβ…
Pharmacosmos alleged Vifor used exclusivity/non-compete clauses in HCP consultancy contracts, potentially creating improper βretainerβ arrangements. The Panel found Pharmacosmos hadnβt proven a…
A formulary-pack βEvidence Reviewβ for Seebri Breezhaler claimed 180βday mortality after COPD exacerbation was 33% and implied reducing exacerbations reduces mortality. PMCPA…
Novartis admitted Ophthalmology Times Europe (Sept 2013) carried Lucentis advertising on three pages after a publisher duplicated the back cover via a…
An events agency tweeted about a Gedeon Richter meeting, naming ulipristal acetate and use in fibroid patients. PMCPA ruled this advertised a…
Bayer sponsored a BJMA UK meeting in Bolton (July 2013) with a stand and speaker. Panel found the event was mainly social/cultural…
Anonymous HCP alleged MSD reps hovered near public screening and confidentiality was poor. Panel found no proof reps engaged with screening, but…
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