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A practice manager alleged a Teva rep was aggressive, demanded an immediate meeting and implied patients would suffer if advice wasnβt followed.…
A PCT pharmacist complained GSK promoted Rotarix to practice nurses (non-prescribers). PMCPA found it reasonable given nursesβ role in vaccine administration/ordering and…
A consultant challenged an MSD-commissioned market research survey that asked HCPs to nominate other specialists. Panel had concerns (transparency on questionnaire, Β£25…
PMCPA review of Vifor Fresenius clinical trial disclosure for Velphoro was found outwith the scope of the 2016 ABPI Code. No breach…
Complaint about omission of prescribing information/obligatory information. PMCPA concluded no breach and that the matter was outwith the scope of the ABPI…
Complaint about promotion of Brintellix. PMCPA recorded no breach because the matter was outwith the scope of the ABPI Code. No case…
Anonymous complaint about Lilly meeting sponsorship. PMCPA concluded the matter was outwith the scope of the ABPI Code (2012). No breach and…
AstraZeneca challenged a GSK leavepiece on the CONCEPT asthma study. The Panel ruled it misleading for omitting key context on average doses…
An Arimidex mailing used an envelope printed βHappy Birthdayβ with candles and no company identifiers. The PMCPA ruled it gave a misleading…
A Champix GP referral letter pad used by smoking cessation advisers/pharmacists was handed to patients to take to GPs. PMCPA found exaggerated…
A PCT medicines management lead challenged a Glucophage SR journal ad. PMCPA ruled the βMore GI-friendly than IR metformin!β headline was misleading/unsubstantiated…
Media and GP complaints alleged GSK-sponsored nurse audits and bonuses were designed to influence prescribing. PMCPA found the services enhanced patient care,…
A pharmacist challenged Pfizer quotes in a Times article about switching to generic statins. The Panel assessed Pfizerβs briefing to the journalist…
Feraccru HCP website FAQs were challenged. Hb/CKD wording was not a breach, but pregnancy/breastfeeding FAQ omitted the SPC precaution to avoid use,…
PMCPA case AUTH/2401/4/11 (Anonymous v Meda) about promotion of Rhinolast. The matter was ruled outwith the scope of the ABPI Code; no…
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