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All (1752) Social Media & Digital (720) HCP Hospitality & Meetings (431) Data & Publications (321) Off-label Promotion (219) Patient Organisations (44) Transfers of Value (9) Promotional Material (4) Samples & Gifts (2)
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AUTH/2329/7/10
HCP Hospitality & Meetings Not Upheld 🏥 Dermatology ▶ Video 🎙 Podcast
Genus
Astellas complained about a Genus journal advertisement for Eczmol (chlorhexidine gluconate cream), an antimicrobial emollient/soap substitute for dry and pruritic skin conditions including eczema …
Clauses: NONE
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AUTH/2223/4/09
Data & Publications Not Upheld 🏥 Dermatology ▶ Video 🎙 Podcast
Allergan
A member of the public complained about the promotion of Juvederm Ultra.The case was assessed under the ABPI Code of Practice (Applicable Code year: 2008).The PMCPA concluded the matter was outwith…
Clauses: NONE
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AUTH/2255/8/09
Off-label Promotion Upheld 🏥 Dermatology ▶ Video 🎙 Podcast
Stiefel
A general practitioner and a pharmacist complained about an insert on managing mild to moderate acne vulgaris published in GP journal.The insert was described as being “Provided as a service to m…
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AUTH/2244/6/09
Off-label Promotion Not Upheld 🏥 Dermatology ▶ Video 🎙 Podcast
Stiefel
A GP and a pharmacist complained about Stiefel’s promotion of Duac Once Daily Gel (clindamycin 1%/benzoyl peroxide 5%).Materials included: GP leavepiece (DU:7076UK), pharmacist leavepiece (DU:E71…
Clauses: NONE
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AUTH/2215/3/09
Social Media & Digital Not Upheld 🏥 Dermatology ▶ Video 🎙 Podcast
Merz v Allergan
Merz Pharma UK Ltd (marketing Xeomin) complained about Allergan Ltd’s promotion of Botox (botulinum neurotoxin).Two items were in scope: a product monograph (ref ACA/0343/2007/UK) and an objectio…
Clauses: NONE
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AUTH/2102/3/08
HCP Hospitality & Meetings Not Upheld 🏥 Dermatology ▶ Video 🎙 Podcast
Meda Pharmaceuticals
An anonymous company representative complained about Meda Pharmaceuticals Limited’s promotion of Aldara (imiquimod cream) and the activities of its representatives.Concerns included: (1) call-rat…
Clauses: NONE
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AUTH/2137/6/08
Off-label Promotion Not Upheld 🏥 Dermatology ▶ Video 🎙 Podcast
Ranbaxy Europe Ltd — Co-Cyprindiol (cyproterone acetate and ethinyloestradiol); isotretinoin 20mg capsules; erythromycin 250mg tablets
A consultant dermatologist complained about a ‘Dear Sir or Madam’ letter from Ranbaxy Europe Ltd about Co-Cyprindiol (cyproterone acetate and ethinyloestradiol).The complainant believed the let…
Clauses: 7.2,4.3
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AUTH/2182/11/08
HCP Hospitality & Meetings Not Upheld 🏥 Dermatology ▶ Video 🎙 Podcast
Stiefel Laboratories
Genus (supplier of Cetraben) complained about Stiefel’s marketing of Oilatum Cream.Genus said it received an email (13 October) from a primary care trust (PCT) stating Stiefel had offered a rebat…
Clauses: NONE
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AUTH/2177/10/08
Data & Publications Not Upheld 🏥 Dermatology ▶ Video 🎙 Podcast
Merz Pharma
Allergan complained about a Merz Pharma UK Ltd leavepiece for Xeomin (Botulinum neurotoxin type A) (ref 1056/XEO/MAY/2008/SM).The leavepiece headline stated: “The first Botulinum neurotoxin free …
Clauses: NONE
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AUTH/2102/2/08
Transfers of Value Not Upheld 🏥 Dermatology ▶ Video 🎙 Podcast
Meda Pharmaceuticals
What happened An anonymous company representative complained about Meda Pharmaceuticals Limited’s promotion of Aldara (imiquimod cream) and the activities of its representatives. Concerns include…
Clauses: 15.9,3.2
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AUTH/2035/8/07
Off-label Promotion Not Upheld 🏥 Dermatology ▶ Video 🎙 Podcast
Leo Pharmaceuticals
A consultant dermatologist complained about a Leo Pharma letter (ref 1008/10488) dated 26 June 2007 promoting Dovobet (calcipotriol/betamethasone) and referring to discontinuation of Dovonex Ointme…
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AUTH/2019/7/07
Data & Publications Upheld 🏥 Dermatology ▶ Video 🎙 Podcast
Leo v Galderma
Leo Pharma complained about a promotional “Dear Doctor” letter for Silkis Ointment (calcitriol) sent by Galderma (UK) Limited to GPs after Leo announced the impending discontinuation of Dovonex…
Clauses: 9.1,9.2
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AUTH/1829/4/06
Data & Publications Not Upheld 🏥 Dermatology ▶ Video 🎙 Podcast
Doctor v Allergan (AUTH/1829/4/06)
A doctor complained that an advertisement for Vistabel (botulinum toxin type A), a prescription only medicine (POM), was placed by Allergan in Aesthetic Medicine.The complainant alleged the journal…
Clauses: NONE
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AUTH/1812/3/06
Social Media & Digital Upheld 🏥 Dermatology ▶ Video 🎙 Podcast
Bayer
Pfizer complained about a Bayer-sponsored erectile dysfunction (ED) disease awareness/education campaign, SortEDin10.The issue was a BBC News website interview with a sporting celebrity who was the…
Clauses: 4.1,9.1
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AUTH/1913/11/06
HCP Hospitality & Meetings Not Upheld 🏥 Dermatology ▶ Video 🎙 Podcast
Astellas told reps to see senior dermatologists “4 times by Dec 31”
A doctor complained that Astellas representatives were being asked to see dermatology consultants four times between mid-October and Christmas, describing it as close to harassment.Astellas had iss…
Clauses: NONE
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AUTH/1909/11/06
HCP Hospitality & Meetings Not Upheld 🏥 Dermatology ▶ Video 🎙 Podcast
AstraZeneca
A medical representative from an unnamed company complained about AstraZeneca UK Limited’s arrangements for meetings.The complaint focused on a dermatology meeting at a sports club said to have t…
Clauses: NONE
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AUTH/1843/6/06
HCP Hospitality & Meetings Upheld 🏥 Dermatology ▶ Video 🎙 Podcast
Serono breached Clause 15.4 after internal call-rate document implied up to 9 unsolicited visits per
An anonymous complainant submitted Serono’s internal document “Activity Standards and Definitions” (updated 1 January 2006) setting out representative activity targets across therapy areas (r…
Clauses: 15.4
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AUTH/3208/6/19
Social Media & Digital Breach 🏥 Dermatology ▶ Video 🎙 Podcast
Merz — Bocouture (botulinum toxin type A)
A Merz representative used an Instagram account set up under the company name to post content that included a Bocouture pack shot. The Panel ruled this constituted advertising a prescription-only m…
Clauses: 26.1,15.2,9.1
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AUTH/3287/12/19
Off-label Promotion Breach 🏥 Dermatology ▶ Video 🎙 Podcast
UCB — Bimekizumab (unlicensed)
A UCB employee's openly accessible personal LinkedIn profile described their role supporting a Phase 3 programme for bimekizumab, an unlicensed medicine, in a way that could generate pre-licen…
Clauses: 3.1,26.1,14.3
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