The Seminar covers the requirements of the Code of Practice and procedures followed by the PMCPA, the Code of Practice Panel and the Code of Practice Appeal Board. They are open to all and are designed to explain the requirements of the Code:

• to those responsible for day-to-day commissioning and creation of promotional material and those writing and approving copy and artwork
• to those responsible for determining promotional methods including professional representation, hospitality to health professionals and the use of audio-visual and related communications technology
• to those responsible for producing material aimed at patients or the general public and for those working with patient organisations.

The seminar lasts a full day, from 9:00 to 16:30. A standing buffet lunch with limited seating is provided.

Who should attend

• Personnel from ABPI member companies and those non-member companies that have agreed to comply with the ABPI Code and accept the jurisdiction of the PMCPA**
• Appropriate agency executives
• Product managers and medical department personnel responsible for the certification of material
• Sales, marketing and advertising agency account executives

The PMCPA recommends this training for those who are relatively new to preparing or reviewing materials and activities covered by the ABPI Code, or those who want some refresher training.

** If you are unsure if your organisation is a member of the ABPI or want to check its membership terms, please review the members list here prior to registering to ensure you pay the correct fee. Fees can be found on the tab at the top of the page.