Healthy Skepticism Library item: 646

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Publication type: Journal Article

Wooller HO.
Product information: a pharmaceutical industry perspective
Australian Prescriber 1995; 18:19-20

Abstract:

The approved product information (PI) is an important outcome of the drug registration process and provides the basis for prescribing practice. Thereis increasing emphasis on regular revision and updating to maintain the usefulness of the PI. This has required innovative changes to be made to the drug registration process. The approved PI is a powerful tool in the self-regulation of the pharmaceutical industry, particularly with regard to advertising and promotion. It also limits the indications for which drugs may be subsidised under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The consumer product information (CPI) is based on the approved PI. Although health professionals are not medically or legally constrained by the PI, it is essential for them to be familiar with the PI of drugs prescribed for their patients.

Keywords:
*analysis Australia industry perspective data sheet & approved product information information from companies regulation of promotion INFORMATION FROM INDUSTRY: DOCTORS REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: INDUSTRY SELF-REGULATION