PhRMA code update and its implications

About the Webinar:

On August 6, 2021, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) released highly anticipated revisions to its Code on Interactions with Health Care Professionals, which becomes effective on January 1, 2022. This webinar will examine key changes to the following PhRMA Code sections and their practical implications:

• Section 2 - Informational Presentations by Company Representatives - with attention to incidental meals
• Section 5 - Third Party Educational or Professional Meetings - discussing virtual events and interactions
• Section 6 - Consulting Arrangements - regarding consultant selection, meals, and meeting venues
• Changes to Section 7 - Speaker Programs - with focus on meals, alcohol, and speaker selection

Key Take-aways:

• Benchmarking regarding how other companies plan to address the PhRMA Code changes
• New enforcement risks raised at the federal and state levels
• Suggestions regarding Compliance Program and policy updates that may be required by the Code changes
• Auditing and monitoring measures to drive compliance with the revised Code

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