Medical congresses abroad
A Swiss marketing authorization holder and manufacturer of medicinal products asked us for advice on organizing medical congresses abroad.
We supported the company in compliance issues relating to the organization of the event and together ensured that the congress was conducted in accordance with the Ordinance on Integrity and Transparency in the Therapeutic Products Sector (VITH), the Pharma Code and the EFPIA Code of Practice.
A Swiss marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer of medicinal products asked us for advice on organising medical congresses abroad.
We supported the company with compliance issues in connection with the organisation of the event and together ensured that the congress was conducted in accordance with the Ordinance on Integrity and Transparency in the Therapeutic Products Sector (VITH), the Pharma Code and the EFPIA Code of Practice.
In particular, questions arose regarding the assumption of costs, catering and accommodation as well as advertising materials for the event.
Advertising to healthcare professionals
Compliance and awareness in the field service
After updating its product advertising for doctors, a marketing authorization holder requested a legal review of the brochures and documents. We ensured that the advertising content complied with the pharmaceutical advertising regulations and was in line with the information for healthcare professionals.
Compliance and awareness in the field service
A marketing authorisation holder requested a legal review of brochures and documents following an update of its product advertising aimed at physicians. We ensured that the advertising content complies with the medicinal product advertising regulations and is consistent with the summary of product characteristics.
Drawing on many years of experience in advising on medicinal product advertising, both for professionals and for the general public, we support marketing departments and the sales force in expanding advertising compliance through pragmatic solutions.
Financing a health podcast
A pharmaceutical company wanted to provide financial support for the creation of a podcast on health topics. We were asked to advise those responsible on matters relating to therapeutic products law in order to implement this project.
A pharmaceutical company planned to provide financial support for the production of a podcast on health-related topics. We advised those responsible on issues of therapeutic products law in order to implement the project. In particular, it was necessary to clarify to what extent and under which conditions the podcast may be supported while complying with the statutory integrity and transparency requirements.
Advertising for medicinal products and food supplements
As part of its marketing strategy, a company in the pharmaceutical and dietary supplement industry created a comprehensive product brochure for its retail partners. We supported the company in reviewing the advertising content, whereby...
As part of its marketing strategy, a company in the pharmaceutical and food supplement industry created a comprehensive product brochure for its retail partners. We supported the company in reviewing the advertising content, focusing on the implementation of the different legal advertising requirements for pharmaceuticals and food supplements. For this purpose, not only the state regulations but also the industry regulations (Pharma Code) were taken into account. This has also further strengthened the company's compliance efforts.