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2008
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AUTH/2147/7/08 Sanofi ⭐ Case of the Week

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

A Gardasil press release and related PR emails after the UK HPV tender were ruled misleading and exaggerated, including superiority and β€œvaccine…

2008
CASE
AUTH/2139/7/08 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,…

2008
CASE
Servier Laboratories

Servier found to have made misleading and disparaging claims about bisphosphonates in letter, press release and sponsored symposium

Procter & Gamble complained that Servier promoted unbalanced messages implying acid suppressants increased fracture risk and reduced bisphosphonate efficacy. The Panel and…

2008
CASE
AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca Zoladex journal advertisement: prohibited reference to the MHRA

The MHRA complained that a Zoladex journal advertisement referenced the MHRA. The Panel ruled this breached Clause 9.5 because such references are…

2008
CASE
AUTH/2193/12/08 Merck Serono

AUTH/2193/12/08: Anonymous v Merck Serono – Pergoveris targeting emails (No breach)

Anonymous complaint alleged Merck Serono encouraged off-licence promotion of Pergoveris via internal emails targeting Menopur IVF/ICSI cycles. Panel found emails unclear on…

2008
CASE
AUTH/2178/10/08 GlaxoSmithKline ⭐ Case of the Week

Anonymous v GlaxoSmithKline: POINTS COPD audit service (AUTH/2178/10/08) – No breach

Anonymous complaint questioned GSK’s POINTS COPD audit service (consent complexity, data access, inducement). PMCPA found clear separation of promotional/non-promotional roles and no…

2008
CASE
AUTH/2171/9/08 Abbott Laboratories

Abbott voluntary admission: Synagis email deemed promotional, uncertified and included off-licence recommendation (AUTH/2171/9/08)

Abbott admitted a rep’s Synagis email to HCPs was promotional but uncertified, lacked prescribing info, included an off-licence JCVI recommendation, and was…

2009
CASE
AUTH/2268/9/09 ProStrakan

AUTH/2268/9/09: Cephalon/Director v ProStrakan β€” Abstral ad re-published despite undertakings (BMJ)

ProStrakan’s withdrawn Abstral ad reappeared in the BMJ after prior undertakings. Panel found breaches of Clauses 25 and 9.1 due to inadequate…

2009
CASE
AUTH/2244/6/09 Stiefel Laboratories

Stiefel: Duac promotionβ€”misleading indication via acne grading chart, unsubstantiated β€œwithin a week” claim, and disguised journal insert (AUTH/2244/6/09)

Duac materials implied use beyond mild–moderate acne, claimed it β€œstarts working within a week” without evidence <7 days, and a sponsored GP…

2009
CASE
AUTH/2221/3/09 Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare

AUTH/2221/3/09: Public Health Registrar v Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (Gaviscon Advance) – No breach of Clause 2

Complaint alleged cumulative recent Gaviscon Advance breaches brought the industry into disrepute (Clause 2). Panel noted prior breaches but ruled no breach…

2009
CASE
AUTH/2279/11/09 Gamble ⭐ Case of the Week

AUTH/2279/11/09: Voluntary admission by Procter & Gamble

PMCPA case summary: Procter & Gamble made a voluntary admission. The published case text provided here contains no details of the allegation,…

2009
CASE
AUTH/2266/9/09 Chiesi

AUTH/2266/9/09: General Practitioner v Chiesi (Fostair) β€” No breach (conduct of representative)

GP alleged undue sales pressure and misleading statements about other practices switching to Fostair and PCT support. Panel found evidence insufficient to…

2010
CASE
AUTH/2306/3/10 Pfizer

AUTH/2306/3/10: Pharmacist v Pfizer β€” discussion of generic losartan price before MA (No breach)

A pharmacist alleged a Pfizer commercial account manager discussed losartan pricing before it was licensed. Panel noted a price list included unlicensed…

2010
CASE
AUTH/2347/8/10 Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals

AUTH/2347/8/10: Anonymous v Bristol-Myers Squibb (Onglyza) – alleged pressure to secure prescriptions via β€œtracker” forms and GP texts (No breach)

Anonymous GP alleged BMS reps pushed GPs to prescribe Onglyza for set patient numbers and text when targets met. Panel found insufficient…

2010
CASE
AUTH/2322/5/10 AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca voluntary admission: contract rep arranged unapproved COPD patient reviews (AUTH/2322/5/10)

A contract rep arranged and mis-described a nurse-led COPD patient review service as a speaker meeting. No written agreement or records; patients…

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