Drug companies are being advised to familiarize themselves with the updated code of practice from the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry before it comes into effect on 1 October and introduces new elements, including those on how to provide prescribing information.
New ABPI Code To Address Serious Complaints About Companies More Quickly
The newly published revised code of practice from the UK drug industry association moves certain elements from “guidance” to “mandatory” status, includes an option for providing prescribing information via QR codes, and promises to resolve complaints faster.
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