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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
Chiesi Ltd and Vifor Pharma UK Limited named in advertisements for breaches of the ABPI Code of Practice.

Chiesi Ltd and Vifor Pharma UK Limited have each breached the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry and brought discredit upon, and reduced confidence in, the pharmaceutical industry. In addition, Chiesi was publicly reprimanded.

Press release: 22 March 2013
Amendment of the Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Proposals to amend the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry were agreed at an Extraordinary General Meeting of the ABPI on Monday 11 June.

Press release: 15 December 2012
Bayer HealthCare named in advertisements for breaches of the ABPI Code of Practice

Bayer HealthCare 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: 09 December 2012
Merz Pharma, Lilly and Daiichi-Sankyo named in advertisements for breaches of the ABPI Code of Practice

Merz Pharma, Lilly and Daiichi-Sankyo 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: 30 November 2012
PMCPA updates e-learning module for health professionals and quick guides to the Code

Published updates reflect the Second 2012 Edition of the Code.
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Following recent changes to the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry, the PMCPA has updated its popular e-learning module and quick guides to the Code.

Press release: 08 October 2012
PMCPA seeks new independent members to the Code of Practice Appeal Board
Due to retirements the PMCPA is advertising for two new independent members to join the Code of Practice Appeal Board.
Press release: 11 September 2012
ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry Second 2012 Edition
The ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry Second 2012 Edition is available to download from the PMCPA website.

Press release: 27 July 2012
Grunenthal Ltd and Vifor Pharma UK Limited named in advertisements for breaches of the ABPI Code of Practice

Grünenthal Ltd and Vifor Pharma UK Limited have each breached Clause 2 of the ABPI Code of Practice and are the subject of advertisements in the medical, pharmaceutical and nursing press. In addition, Grünenthal has been publicly reprimanded. 

Press release: 06 July 2012
Consultation on proposals to amend the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry 2012

Proposals to amend the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry have been sent to companies and published on the PMCPA website. 

Press release: 12 May 2012
ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry 2012
The ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry 2012 is available to download from the PMCPA website. 

​The 2012 Code will come into effect on 1 January 2012 with a transitional period between 1 January 2012 and 30 April 2012. During this time no promotional material or activity will be regarded as being in breach of the Code if it fails to comply with its provisions only because of newly introduced requirements.

There are different transitional provisions for Clauses 17.2 and 23.8. Details are given in the supplementary information for those clauses.

Press release: 01 January 2012
Amendment of the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry 2011

Proposals to amend the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry were agreed by the ABPI on 3 November 2011.

Press release: 07 November 2011
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