Clause 15 High Standards, Format and Suitability
15.1
(9.4) Promotional material must not imitate the devices, copy, slogans or general layout adopted by other companies in a way that is likely to mislead or confuse.
15.2
(9.5) Promotional material must not include any reference to the Commission on Human Medicines, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) or the licensing authority, unless this is specifically required by the licensing authority.
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15.3
(9.6) Reproductions of official documents must not be used for promotional purposes unless permission has been given in writing by the appropriate body.
15.4
(9.8) Postcards, other exposed mailings, envelopes or wrappers must not carry matter which might be regarded as advertising to the public, contrary to Clause 26.1.
15.5
(9.9) The telephone, text messages, email, faxes, automated calling systems and other digital communications must not be used for promotional purposes, except with the prior permission of the recipient.
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- If a dialogue is established upon receipt of a promotional email, is there a requirement to provide both prescribing information and an unsubscribe option with each email response?
- What procedures should companies have in relation to use of email by employees?
- What wording should be used for email agreements used by third parties?
15.6
(12.1) Promotional material and activities must not be disguised.
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