We use cookies to give you the best online experience. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with our cookie policy. Learn more here.Close Me
ENLI clarifies the rules on the use of HCPs as consultants
Just before Christmas, following debate in the Danish media on
the Industry's use of HCPs as consultants, the Danish Industry
Board, ENLI, clarified the rules on the Industry's use of HCPs
as consultants.
ENLI underlined that compliance with the Code will always be the
pharmaceutical company's responsibility, regardless of whether
the activity has been handled by a consultant.
Further, ENLI emphasized that payment for the HCP's services
only can be paid in cash, which means that gift cards or the like
are not considered compliant modes of payment, and that cooperation
with HCPs requires prior permission from the Danish Medicinal
Agency. It was also noted that if the activity is considered
advertising, notification should be given to ENLI in accordance
with the rules in the Code.
Update of the Advertising Code and the Guidelines
1 January 2012 ENLI launched a modified and updated version of
the Industry Code of advertising practice and the Guideline on the
Code.
Overview of changes in the Code:
Samples of medicinal products can only be distributed within
the first two years of launch
Medical devices defined as medicine under the law are now also
included in the definition of medicine in terms of the Code.
Overview of most important changes in the Guideline:
Special words: The appeal board has now confirmed that the word
"effective" is to be used only if 100% cure can be
documented. The word "safety" should never be used.
Sponsorship of participation in conferences etc.: Until a final
programme is set only non-binding invitations can be sent out.
Notification: of sponsorships of conferences etc. are to be
given 10 working days ahead of the departure date.
The Code and the Guideline can be found in Danish at ENLI's homepage, unfortunately no English
version is available. There is a modification log at pages 21 and
43, respectively.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
To print this article, all you need is to be registered on Mondaq.com.
Click to Login as an existing user or Register so you can print this article.
Under the NHS reforms, CCGs now have responsibility for commissioning healthcare services to meet the reasonable needs of the persons for whom they are responsible.
The main purpose of this brief information note is to indicate the regulations of healthcare services and health insurances available for foreigners in Turkey
Leaders from some of the South West’s biggest and most successful industries have come together to draw a road map to the region becoming Britain’s agri-food sector ‘centre of excellence’.
Parallel to the harmonisation process of Turkish legislation with European Union law, the legal environment regarding veterinary products is also evolving in Turkey.
There have been specific rules governing the promotion of medicinal products in Turkey since the beginning of the 90’s.
Some comments from our readers… “The articles are extremely timely and highly applicable” “I often find critical information not available elsewhere” “As in-house counsel, Mondaq’s service is of great value”
