Healthy Skepticism Library item: 4461

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Publication type: Journal Article

Step EL.
Editorial
Health Horizons 1992 Jan; (15):2

Abstract:

There is a consensus inside and outside industry that the IFPMA code works. IFPMA has concluded that its code is completely consistent with the WHO Ethical Criteria insofar as they relate to prescription drugs. The IFPMA code is an evolving instrument.

Keywords:
*editorial/IFPMA/industry perspective/WHO/regulation of promotion/ Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (IFPMA)/ Ethical Criteria for Medicinal Drug Promotion/ International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations/ World Health Organization/ATTITUDES REGARDING PROMOTION: INDUSTRY/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: INDUSTRY SELF-REGULATION/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: INTERNATIONAL CODES