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2008
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AUTH/2107/3/08 Johnson

AUTH/2107/3/08: Baxter Healthcare v Johnson & Johnson Wound Management – Quixil promotion and aprotinin (Trasylol) safety alert

Baxter alleged Johnson & Johnson used the Trasylol (aprotinin) safety alert to promote Quixil in a misleading way. The Panel found briefing…

2008
CASE
AUTH/2157/8/08 Sanofi

Sanofi-Aventis: Acomplia leavepiece found misleading in its summary of NICE guidance and HbA1c messaging (AUTH/2157/8/08)

A leavepiece for Acomplia was ruled misleading for implying broader NICE approval than guidance allowed, altering the emphasis of NICE wording on…

2008
CASE
AUTH/2142/7/08 Pfizer

AUTH/2142/7/08: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare v Pfizer – Champix detail aid

GSK challenged Pfizer’s Champix detail aid claims on quit rates, NNT, cost-effectiveness and safety information. The Panel found the data were presented…

2008
CASE
AUTH/2131/6/08 Grünenthal ⭐ Case of the Week

AUTH/2131/6/08: Community pharmacist v GrΓΌnenthal Ltd – interim data used to support comparative claims for Versatis

A pharmacist challenged comparative efficacy and tolerability claims for Versatis versus pregabalin/gabapentin. The Panel found interim data and SPC references did not…

2008
CASE
ProStrakan

ProStrakan breach for β€˜rapid relief from 10 minutes’ claim for Abstral

Cephalon challenged ProStrakan’s claim that Abstral provided rapid relief from 10 minutes. The Panel found the claim inconsistent with the Abstral SPC,…

2009
CASE
AUTH/2204/1/09 AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca breached Clause 9.5 by referencing the MHRA in a Zoladex journal advertisement (AUTH/2204/1/09)

MHRA complained that a Zoladex (goserelin) journal ad referenced the MHRA. The Panel ruled this breached Clause 9.5 (no exemption applied). AstraZeneca…

2008
CASE
AUTH/2164/9/08 Takeda

AUTH/2164/9/08: MSD v Takeda – Actos/Competact ad implied CV event reduction and misused β€œindependent”

A pioglitazone journal ad implied CV event reduction as part of the product’s benefits and called a Takeda-funded meta-analysis β€œindependent”. Breaches of…

2008
CASE
AUTH/2173/10/08 Syner-Med

AUTH/2173/10/08: Nurse v Syner-Med – Ferinject detail aid and misleading administration information

A nurse challenged a Ferinject detail aid as inaccurate. The PMCPA found the CosmoFer administration chart and a β€œSingle dose delivery” claim…

2009
CASE
AUTH/2270/10/09 Merz Pharma UK ⭐ Case of the Week

AUTH/2270/10/09: Allergan v Merz Pharma β€” β€œAt least as effective as Botox” claim based on non-inferiority studies

Merz’s exhibition claim that Xeomin was β€œat least as effective as Botox” was ruled misleading because the cited studies were non-inferiority trials…

2009
CASE
AUTH/2252/7/09 CV Therapeutics

AUTH/2252/7/09: Professor v CV Therapeutics Europe (Ranexa) – memory stick seen as inducement to secure an interview

A professor said a rep refused to leave a Ranexa memory stick unless she saw him, creating an impression of inducement. Breach…

2009
CASE
AUTH/2232/5/09 Cephalon

Cephalon: Uncertified Effentora launch training materials and inadequate representative training (AUTH/2232/5/09)

Former rep alleged poor Code training and uncertified Effentora launch materials. PMCPA found breaches for uncertified briefing materials and inadequate/undocumented training, but…

2009
CASE
AUTH/2285/12/09 Beacon Pharmaceuticals

AUTH/2285/12/09: Consultant Neurologist v Beacon (Episenta letters) – No breach (Clause 7.2)

Beacon’s mailing claimed Episenta was bioequivalent to and interchangeable with Epilim Chrono. A neurologist said this conflicted with epilepsy guidance on avoiding…

2009
CASE
AUTH/2290/12/09 Astellas Pharma

Astellas Mycamine advisory boards ruled disguised promotion and inducement (AUTH/2290/12/09)

Anonymous clinician alleged Mycamine advisory boards were promotional and attendees were profiled for follow-up. PMCPA found disguised promotion, inducement via fees, and…

2010
CASE
AUTH/2316/5/10 Flynn Pharma ⭐ Case of the Week

Flynn Pharma: competitor disparagement in rep training and discussion about Abstral during Actiq promotion (AUTH/2316/5/10)

A palliative medicine consultant complained about an Actiq rep’s comments on competitor Abstral. The Panel found misleading/disparaging competitor messaging and inadequate training…

2010
CASE
AUTH/2294/1/10 AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca: Seroquel ad claim of β€œfavourable weight profile” ruled misleading (AUTH/2294/1/10, AUTH/2296/1/10, AUTH/2297/1/10)

PMCPA ruled a UK journal ad for Seroquel misleading for implying an advantage on weight gain (β€œfavourable weight profile across the full…

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