Healthy Skepticism Library item: 3185

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Publication type: Journal Article

Collier J.
The Medicines Act and the ABPI code.
Lancet 1984 Mar 24; 1:(8378):682-3

Abstract:

The Code of Practice Committee’s policy of arrogating matters of law to itself effectively prevents prosecution and public accountability. However, the government appears to be unwilling to act in this matter.

Keywords:
*letter to the editor/United Kingdom/regulation of promotion// ABPI/ Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry/ Code of Practice (UK)/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: COMPLIANCE, SANCTIONS, STANDARDS/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: INDUSTRY SELF-REGULATION Advertising/legislation & jurisprudence* Advertising/standards Drug Industry* Great Britain Humans