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Servier Laboratories Ltd named in advertisements for breaches of the ABPI Code of Practice

Servier Laboratories Ltd has breached Clause 2 of the ABPI Code of Practice and is the subject of advertisements in the medical, pharmaceutical and nursing press.

Press release: 05 September 2014
Updated e-learning module for health professionals published on PMCPA website

The PMCPA e-learning module for health professionals has been updated to reflect the 2014 Code of Practice.

Press release: 05 August 2014
PMCPA selects The EarthWorks as communications partner and app developer for new Code

The Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA) announced today that it will be working in partnership with The EarthWorks to create a communications programme, including an app to help increase understanding of the Code.

Press release: 29 July 2014
Consultation on proposals to amend the 2014 ABPI Code of Practice

The consultation has now closed.

Consultation launched on proposed changes to the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry and the Constitution and Procedure for the Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority

Press release: 14 July 2014
Pharmaxis Pharmaceuticals Ltd named in advertisements for breaches of the ABPI Code of Practice

Pharmaxis Pharmaceuticals Ltd has breached Clause 2 of the ABPI Code of Practice and is the subject of advertisements in the medical, pharmaceutical and nursing press.

Press release: 13 June 2014
Lundbeck Limited, A Menarini Pharma, Bayer plc, HRA Pharma UK and GlaxoSmithKline breach the ABPI Code of Practice

Lundbeck Limited, A Menarini Pharma, Bayer plc, HRA Pharma UK and GlaxoSmithKline have each breached Clause 2 of the ABPI Code of Practice and are the subject of advertisements in the medical, pharmaceutical and nursing press.

Press release: 28 February 2014
2014 Interactive Code published

2014 Interactive Code launched.
Updated guidance and advice documents published.
Transfer of Value Disclosure Crib Notes published

Press release: 19 February 2014
Allergan Limited, Shire Pharmaceuticals Limited, Gedeon Richter and Sanofi named in advertisements for breaches of the ABPI Code of Practice

Allergan Limited, Shire Pharmaceuticals Limited, Gedeon Richter and Sanofi have breached the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry.

Press release: 16 December 2013
Proposed amendments to the Second 2012 Edition of the ABPI Code, Clause 16.3 - Representatives Examinations

Comments are invited on proposals to amend Clause 16.3 with regards to representatives examinations.

Press release: 06 December 2013
Proposals to amend 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 5 November

​The amendments result from the new EFPIA Code on Disclosure of Transfers of Value from Pharmaceutical Companies to Healthcare Professionals and Healthcare Organisations and changes to the EFPIA Code on the Promotion of Prescription-Only Medicines to, and Interactions with, Healthcare Professionals. Other amendments to the ABPI Code and the PMCPA Constitution and Procedure were also agreed.

Press release: 06 November 2013
Gedeon Richter (UK) Ltd has breached the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry and brought discredit upon,

Gedeon Richter (UK) Ltd has breached the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry and brought discredit upon, and reduced confidence in, the pharmaceutical industry.

Press release: 06 September 2013
Shire Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Roche Products Limited named in advertisements for breaches of the ABPI Code of Practice

Shire Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Roche Products Limited have each breached the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry and brought discredit upon, and reduced confidence in, the pharmaceutical industry.

Press release: 24 May 2013
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