Pharma Phacts FAQ
I’m just one medical student, what can I do?
Be informed about pharmaceutical companies and how it influences your prescribing practice
Read ‘What does the Evidence Say?’
Go to Healthy Skepticism website
Generate awareness at your university
You can host a debate about pharmaceutical sponsorship at your university, write an opinion piece for your medical society or gather a group of people to become Pharma Phact Advocates.
Medical student societies should make sure that the cohort is aware of their MedSoc’s position on pharmaceutical sponsorship and are active participants in voting on the issue.
Link to AMSA PharmFree
The Australian Medical Students Association has produced Guidelines for Pharmaceutical Sponsorship. Make sure your university complies with this guidelines by reading them here.
Don’t accept pharmaceutical sponsorship, gifts or hospitality.
Pledge to become PharmFree link here
Become a Pharma Phacts Advocate at your university
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