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2016
CASE
AUTH/2915/12/16 Janssen

AUTH/2915/12/16 & AUTH/2916/12/16: Anonymous v Janssen-Cilag and Napp (Invokana meeting venue) – No breach

Complaint alleged a world-renowned restaurant venue and buffet would be the main draw for an Invokana promotional meeting. Panel said venue and…

2016
CASE
AUTH/2862/8/16 Takeda

Takeda: exhibition stand sponsorship linked to product advocacy; governance and due diligence failures (AUTH/2862/8/16)

Anonymous complaint about a nurse-led consultancy. Panel found no proven breach for therapy review grants, but ruled breaches where an email linked…

2016
CASE
AUTH/2912/12/16 Astellas Pharma Europe

AUTH/2912/12/16: Astellas Pharma Europe – Betmiga videos posted online by third parties (public promotion via Vimeo)

Astellas admitted Code issues after three Betmiga videos with product claims appeared online via third parties. Panel ruled breaches for two Vimeo…

2017
CASE
AUTH/2936/2/17 Johnson ⭐ Case of the Week

AUTH/2936/2/17: Health professional consultant v Johnson & Johnson – Online Nicorette advertisement (No breach)

Complaint about a Nicorette online ad: use of an infant image and a β€œ43% more effective” claim without absolute data. PMCPA Panel…

2017
CASE
AUTH/2948/3/17 Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk breached ABPI Code over misleading Tresiba cost comparison email (AUTH/2948/3/17)

A GP complained about a Tresiba promo email. PMCPA found the cost comparison table and HbA1c messaging could mislead due to unclear…

2018
CASE
AUTH/3011/1/18 AstraZeneca

GSK v AstraZeneca: Benralizumab CHMP press release ruled misleading and unbalanced (AUTH/3011/1/18)

AstraZeneca’s CHMP-opinion press release for benralizumab was ruled within scope of the ABPI Code and found misleading/unbalanced on efficacy and safety claims.…

2018
CASE
AUTH/3033/4/18 Novo Nordisk

AUTH/3033/4/18: Boehringer Ingelheim & Lilly v Novo Nordisk (Victoza exhibition panel) – No breach

Inter-company complaint about Victoza congress stand emphasising CV risk reduction. Panel found the overall message was within the type 2 diabetes context…

2007
CASE
AUTH/1971/3/07 Roche Products

Roche/GSK Bonviva β€œBuilding bones” claim ruled misleading and unsubstantiated (AUTH/1971/3/07 & AUTH/1972/3/07)

A leavepiece and journal ad for Bonviva used the headline claim β€œBuilding bones”. PMCPA ruled it implied a direct bone-forming (anabolic) effect,…

2007
CASE
AUTH/2053/10/07 AstraZeneca ⭐ Case of the Week

AUTH/2053/10/07: GlaxoSmithKline v AstraZeneca – Symbicort SMART leavepiece (no breach)

GSK challenged an AstraZeneca Symbicort SMART leavepiece for an unqualified β€˜Rx… plus as needed’ dosing line. The Panel found it reflected the…

2007
CASE
AUTH/1999/5/07 Pfizer

AUTH/1999/5/07: Allergan v Pfizer β€” hospitality venues at US ophthalmology meeting (no breach)

Allergan challenged Pfizer Inc’s support for two AAO 2006 meetings linked to a wax museum and a nightclub. Panel found Pfizer UK…

AUTH/1951 AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca: paid-for Pharmaceutical Journal statins insert ruled disguised promotion for Crestor (AUTH/1951-1955/2/07)

AstraZeneca-funded statins insert in The Pharmaceutical Journal was ruled promotional for Crestor, misleading on targets/licence/safety and missing prescribing info. Multiple Code breaches…

2007
CASE
AUTH/1948/1/07 Boehringer Ingelheim

Pfizer & Boehringer Ingelheim: Spiriva journal ad claim β€œHelp them live life, not a COPD life” (AUTH/1948/1/07, AUTH/1949/1/07)

A GP alleged a Spiriva journal ad implied COPD cure. Panel found the audience would understand COPD is incurable and the wording…

2006
CASE
AUTH/1923/12/06 Bristol-Myers Squibb

AUTH/1923/12/06 & AUTH/1924/12/06: Bristol-Myers Squibb and Sanofi-Aventis – Aprovel/CoAprovel mailing implied CV risk reduction

A GP mailing for Aprovel/CoAprovel implied cardiovascular risk reduction from treating BP to target. PMCPA ruled the claims misleading and unsubstantiated, breaching…

ProStrakan ⭐ Case of the Week

ProStrakan press release on Rectogesic: β€˜aiding healing’ claim ruled inaccurate (Clauses 9.1, 20.2); no promotion breach

A public complaint challenged a Rectogesic press release implying it aided fissure healing. PMCPA ruled the statement inaccurate (Clauses 9.1, 20.2) but…

2006
CASE
AUTH/1877/8/06 Shire Pharmaceuticals

AUTH/1877/8/06: Shire voluntary admission over Calcichew-D3 Forte ad in MIMS (no breach)

Shire alerted the PMCPA that a Calcichew-D3 Forte ad (linked to a prior breach campaign) ran in MIMS despite instructions to destroy…

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