Healthy Skepticism Library item: 3556

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Publication type: Journal Article

Krass M.
New code for drug makers tightens rules on drug samples, research.
CMAJ 1988 Apr 1; 138:(7):646

Abstract:

The Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of Canada has adopted a new Code of Marketing Practices that tightens the rules on leaving drug samples, establishes rules about postmarketing research and defines acceptable practices when it comes to pharmaceutical companies supporting continuing medical education.

Keywords:
*analysis/Canada/ Code of Marketing Practices (Can)/ guidelines, discussion of/ Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of Canada/ regulation of promotion/ATTITUDES REGARDING PROMOTION: INDUSTRY/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: COMPLIANCE, SANCTIONS, STANDARDS/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: INDUSTRY SELF-REGULATION Canada Drug Industry* Ethics, Pharmacy* Humans