PMCPA learning portal

The dedicated learning portal for the PMCPA can be accessed here: https://elearning.pmcpa.org.uk

The portal is the PMCPA's home for free-to-access learning content. The following content is available:

An interactive e-learning module targeted at individuals requiring an overview of the ABPI Code. The content includes:
- What are the aims of the ABPI Code and the role of the PMCPA?

- Learn about the scope of the ABPI Code and the jurisdiction of the PMCPA- Learn about the high standards that must be met when pharmaceutical companies promote their medicines
- Examine the nature of patient/patient organisation interactions with pharmaceutical companies
- Discover how the pharmaceutical industry discloses details of payments and other benefits provided to health professionals to ensure transparency
- Download a summary document and certificate upon completion.

This module does not replace the ABPI exam, which is an accredited examination for industry personnel who promote medicines in the UK.

An on-demand webinar providing an overview of the PMCPA audit process. The webinar covers:

- Why pharmaceutical companies are audited by the PMCPA

- What is assessed and how the audit is conducted

- Examples of issues observed over the last seven years

- What good company culture might look like

This webinar is designed to help all pharmaceutical companies assess their compliance programme in relation to the ABPI Code. It may also be useful for companies in a PMCPA audit cycle or for anyone who wants to understand more about this component of self-regulation.

Three on-demand webinars explaining the changes in the 2024 ABPI Code:
- Introduction to the 2024 Code
- Changes to the 2024 Code
- Changes to the PMCPA Constitution and Procedure

The webinars will be of greatest interest to individuals with a good understanding of the Code who would like to learn more about the changes in the recently launched 2024 version.

The PMCPA e-learning platform is hosted by Life Sciences Access Academy (LSAA).  All content is owned by the PMCPA and is independent of LSAA.  In case of any technical issues regarding passwords, access etc, a representative from LSAA IT team may contact individual users to help resolve the issue.