What pharma/med tech firms should know about interacting with healthcare professionals in the US
This article was originally published in RAJ Devices
Executive Summary
On 10 July 2008, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) revised its Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals (Code). The revised Code will take effect in January 2009. Compliance with the Code is generally voluntary, however, in a growing trend, two states have incorporated the Code into laws addressing interactions with healthcare professionals. Under California Health & Safety Code § 119402, certain pharmaceutical and medical device companies doing business in California must create comprehensive compliance programs that are consistent with PhRMA’s revised Code.