The Promotion Code

 

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The Promotion Code

 

Guidance to the Promotion Code

 

 

 

The Promotion Code’s articles

Article 1 Scope

Article 2  Field of application 

Article 3 Definitions

Article 4  Marketing authorization and requirements of objectivity

Article 5  Compulsory information

Article 6 Reminders

Article 7 Information material and documentation

Article 8  Comparative advertising

Article 9 Distribution of promotion

Article 10 Transparency of sales promotional measures

Article 11 Prohibition against advising on personal medical issues

Article 12 Main rule – prohibition against financial benefits and gifts

Article 13  Professional events, sponsorships and hospitality

Article 14  Information and educational material and medical equipment

Article 15 The use of consultants/professional services

Article 16  Transparency

Article 17  Non-interventional studies of marketed medicinal products 

Article 18  Exhibition etc.

Article 19  Medical samples

Article 20 Personnel in pharmaceutical companies

Article 21  Reporting requirement

Article 22  Enforcement

Article 23 Entry into force