Healthy Skepticism Library item: 14269

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Publication type: news

MA wants code feedback
Pharmacy Daily (Australia) - registration required 2008 Sep 9
http://www.pharmacydaily.com.au

Full text:

PEAK pharmaceutical manufacturer group Medicines Australia is inviting public submissions to a review of its Code of Conduct.

A panel has been formed to look at the existing code, which last year levied millions of dollars in
fines on members, generally for inappropriate marketing of prescription medications.

“We need to ensure that the Code continues to meet public and professional expectations,”
said ceo Ian Chalmers, saying MA had written to more than 200 organisations inviting submissions.

The review process, which happens every three years, is expected to take up to 12 months and the closing date for submissions is 10 Oct 08.