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Changes to Clause 16.3 (Representatives Examinations) of the Second 2012 Edition of the ABPI Code, have been agreed

The amended text is available on the PMCPA website

Press release: 26 April 2013
Grunenthal, Boehringer Ingelheim, Eli Lilly, AstraZeneca UK and Janssen-Cilag named in advertisements(1) following breaches of the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry

All five companies have brought discredit upon, and reduced confidence in, the pharmaceutical industry. In addition Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company were required to issue a corrective statement.

 

Press release: 13 December 2016
Astellas UK’s suspension from membership of the ABPI extended

Astellas UK was suspended from membership of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) with effect from 24 June 2016.  This has been extended for a further 12 months.

Press release: 23 June 2017
PMCPA Annual Report 2017

The report covers details of complaints made in 2017 and considered by the PMCPA in relation to the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry. How many were received, who made them, their outcomes and sanctions

Press release: 04 December 2018
ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry 2019 published

Proposals to amend the ABPI Code of Practice 2016 and the PMCPA Constitution and Procedure were agreed by ABPI members on 4 December 2018.

Press release: 06 December 2018
Sunovion and Shield named in advertisements for breach of ABPI Code of Practice
Press release: 17 December 2018
Astellas Pharmaceuticals Ltd named in advertisements for breach of ABPI Code of Practice
Press release: 17 December 2018
Advisory Boards

The President of the ABPI and the Director of the PMCPA have recently highlighted the need to ensure that advisory board meetings mee​t the requirements of the Code.​ ​

Press release: 03 December 2015
Disclosure UK

Disclosure template for 2018 data submissions

Press release: 10 December 2018
Further proposals to amend the ABPI Code - The consultation closes on Thursday, 12 November

Further consultation on proposed changes to the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry.

Press release: 04 November 2015
Proposals to amend the Code and the Constitution and Procedure agreed

Proposals for amendment of the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry and the PMCPA Constitution and Procedure were agreed at the Half Yearly General Meeting of the ABPI on 11 November. 

Press release: 13 November 2015
Appeal Board appointment 2016

We are seeking to appoint a new independent member, from an independent body involved with providing information on medicines, to the Code of Practice Appeal Board in 2016.

Press release: 25 November 2015
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