Healthy Skepticism Library item: 3315

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Publication type: Journal Article

Bayer UK Ltd suspended over actions by representatives
Pharmaceutical Journal 1986; 237:821-822

Abstract:

Bayer UK Ltd was suspended from the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry for breaches of the code of practice for the pharmaceutical industry by its sales representatives. For two years to 1985 the company instructed its representatives to offer payments to doctors for conducting bogus trials on patients.

Keywords:
*news story/United Kingdom/Bayer/Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry/ABPI/regulation of promotion/sales representatives/ATTITUDES REGARDING PROMOTION: HEALTH PROFESSIONALS/PROMOTIONAL TECHNIQUES: DETAILING/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: COMPLIANCE, SANCTIONS, STANDARDS/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: INDUSTRY SELF-REGULATION