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2008
CASE
AUTH/2195/12/08 Otsuka ⭐ Case of the Week

AUTH/2195/12/08: General Practitioner v Otsuka – Representative email to practice manager (conduct and disparaging comments)

A GP practice complained about an Otsuka representative’s unprofessional email (sent from work email) containing disparaging comments about GPs. Breaches were found…

2008
CASE
AUTH/2185/11/08 Schering-Plough

Schering-Plough: NeoClarityn β€˜triple stopping power’ ad misleading on β€˜anti-inflammatory’ claim (AUTH/2185/11/08)

A NeoClarityn journal ad implied clinically supported β€˜anti-inflammatory’ action. PMCPA found it inconsistent with the SPC and misleading, breaching Clauses 3.2 and…

2008
CASE
AUTH/2170/9/08 Syner-Med

AUTH/2170/9/08: Syner-Med Ferinject brochure – misleading CosmoFer infusion time (Clause 7.2)

A nurse complained a Ferinject brochure implied CosmoFer required a 6-hour infusion, causing anxiety about correct administration. Panel relied on an earlier…

2009
CASE
AUTH/2264/9/09 GlaxoSmithKline

GSK satellite symposium invitation at ESC 2009: not disguised promotion, but missing prescribing information (AUTH/2264/9/09)

GSK’s ESC 2009 symposium invite was held not to be disguised promotion, but because it referenced ambrisentan it was promotional and needed…

2009
CASE
AUTH/2241/6/09 Eli Lilly

AUTH/2241/6/09: Consultants in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry v Lilly (Strattera Support Service) – No breach

Consultants alleged Lilly’s Strattera Support Service meant company staff contacted patients and could give biased advice. Panel found contact was via independent…

2009
CASE
AUTH/2220/3/09 Eli Lilly ⭐ Case of the Week

Anonymous v Lilly (AUTH/2220/3/09): Promotional content embedded in β€œindependent” diabetes course and excessive 1:1 meetings with consultant

Lilly was found in breach after a branded promotional presentation appeared to be part of a university diabetes course, and for an…

2009
CASE
AUTH/2267/9/09 Gamble

Shire v Procter & Gamble: Asacol strapline β€œconfidence in colitis” ruled inconsistent with SPC; unqualified HCP quote on switching also misleading (AUTH/2267/9/09)

P&G’s Asacol materials used β€œconfidence in colitis” without clear qualification, implying use across all colitis types (breach 3.2). A leavepiece also used…

2009
CASE
AUTH/2262/9/09 Pfizer

AUTH/2262/9/09: Media/Director v Pfizer β€” Celebrex study recruitment meeting at five-star hotel (No breach on appeal)

BMJ criticised a five-star GP recruitment meeting for a Pfizer-funded celecoxib safety study and lack of funding disclosure. Panel found breaches, but…

2010
CASE
AUTH/2306/3/10 Pfizer

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

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

2010
CASE
AUTH/2345/8/10 Daiichi-Sankyo UK

AUTH/2345/8/10: Healthcare Consortium v Daiichi-Sankyo (Olmetec) – No breach (representative discussion about NHS White Paper)

Complaint alleged a Daiichi-Sankyo rep said a medicines management team would be disbanded, potentially misleading GPs to prescribe Olmetec. Panel couldn’t prove…

2010
CASE
AUTH/2321/5/10 Roche Products ⭐ Case of the Week

AUTH/2321/5/10: Media/Director v Roche β€” Tamiflu corporate sector approach and alleged inducements (No breach)

Financial Times alleged Roche pressured staff to sell Tamiflu to non-doctors and used cash payments/discounts. Panel found unclear internal guidance/certification issues but…

2019
CASE
AUTH/3265/10/19 Bracco

Bracco: rep lacked ABPI exam within timeline and device ad triggered PI requirement (AUTH/3265/10/19)

PMCPA found Bracco in breach after a representative had not completed the ABPI exam within the required timeframe and a CT injector…

2019
CASE
Merz Pharma UK

Merz: Representative’s Instagram post with Bocouture pack shot ruled advertising a POM to the public

A Merz representative set up an Instagram account for business and posted images including a Bocouture pack shot. The Panel ruled this…

2019
CASE
AUTH/3158/2/19 Servier

Servier advisory board (Lonsurf): allegations of attendee selection bias, disguised promotion and PV failures – no breach (AUTH/3158/2/19)

Employee alleged reps influenced advisory board invitees, meeting was disguised promotion, and neutropenia discussions compromised safety and PV. Panel had concerns but…

2019
CASE
AUTH/3245/9/19 Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk Ozempic promotion: CV outcomes messaging not clear enough (AUTH/3245/9/19)

Complaint alleged off-label weight loss/CV superiority promotion for Ozempic. Panel/Appeal Board found no off-label breach, but ruled materials unclear on SUSTAIN 6…

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