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A leavepiece and journal ad for Bonviva used the headline claim βBuilding bonesβ. PMCPA ruled it implied a direct bone-forming (anabolic) effect,…
GSK challenged an AstraZeneca Symbicort SMART leavepiece for an unqualified βRxβ¦ plus as neededβ dosing line. The Panel found it reflected the…
Allergan challenged Pfizer Incβs support for two AAO 2006 meetings linked to a wax museum and a nightclub. Panel found Pfizer UK…
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…
A GP alleged a Spiriva journal ad implied COPD cure. Panel found the audience would understand COPD is incurable and the wording…
A GP mailing for Aprovel/CoAprovel implied cardiovascular risk reduction from treating BP to target. PMCPA ruled the claims misleading and unsubstantiated, breaching…
A public complaint challenged a Rectogesic press release implying it aided fissure healing. PMCPA ruled the statement inaccurate (Clauses 9.1, 20.2) but…
Shire alerted the PMCPA that a Calcichew-D3 Forte ad (linked to a prior breach campaign) ran in MIMS despite instructions to destroy…
PMCPA case AUTH/3003/12/17 (Director v Clinuvel UK) concerning clinical trial disclosure for Scenesse. Outcome: no breach; matter was outwith the scope of…
A consultant complained to the PMCPA about Takedaβs promotion of vedolizumab. The case was concluded with no breach because the matter was…
PMCPA complaint about clinical trial disclosure for Xiapex. The matter was ruled outwith the scope of the ABPI Code; no breach found…
PMCPA case AUTH/2613/6/13 about a Cerazette discount scheme. The matter was found to be outwith the scope of the ABPI Code (2012)…
MSDβs nurse audit programme was found to be linked to Cozaar promotion via branded training slides and targeting criteria. Breaches of Clauses…
Anonymous consultant alleged pre-licence promotion of Epidiolex at a hospital MDT meeting. Panel had concerns about documentation but found, on balance, it…
A PCT medicines management team member alleged MSDβs Januvia budget impact model was misleading on heart failure and competitor costs. Panel found…
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