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SUMMARY:What you need to know about applying the ABPI code
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DESCRIPTION:The ABPI Code of Practice is the pharmaceutical industry’s commitment to operate in a professional, ethical, and transparent manner, for the benefit of patients and the public.  Pharmaceutical companies’ activities at an event that takes place in the UK will fall within the scope of the ABPI Code.  \n\nThis course will help you better understand the practical application of the ABPI code when delivering meetings and events. Featuring real-world examples and relevant code cases, this course will help you ensure your meetings comply with the requirements of the ABPI code, satisfying both legal requirements and the needs of delegates, sponsors, exhibitors and compliance teams. Updated ABPI Conference Guidelines will be published shortly and, subject to availability, be covered as part of the course.\n\nThe course will be developed and delivered by Jayne Packham, an ABPI expert with more than 30 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry.  Jayne was awarded the 2024 Pharmaceutical Course Trainer of the Year  and is an Honorary Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Information and Pharmacovigilance Association.\n\nIf you are unable to attend this iteration of the course and would like to register your interest for future dates, please contact us. \n\nCourse outline\n\nIntroductionsThe ABPI Code – what it means for your event in the eyes of a pharma companyYour obligations as a third party conference organiser under the CodeWhat do pharmaceutical companies need to know about the event before they agree to sponsorship?The ABPI Conference guidelines – where do they fit with compliance?What Pharma can and cannot sponsorFunding restrictions and arm’s length arrangementsImportance of contracts and documentationDeclaration of sponsorship on event materials, social media and website – what and where?Venue selection and hospitality standardsThe ‘reasonable’ venue test in practiceFood, drink, meals and social programmes – do’s and don’tsFood and drink on company exhibition standsManaging mixed audiences: HCPs, patients, public and patient organisationWho counts as an HCP or ORDM under the CodeHow to deal with medical students, partners, non-HCPs, public and patient organisationsWhen mixing is permitted vs prohibitedBadge design for transparencyDesigning a code-compliant exhibition space Physical layout, stand sizeSeparating promotional from educational areas and who can access whatDesigning medical boothsManaging satellite symposia spacesResponding to pharma compliance requestsDocumentation an event organiser will need to provideThis event will be CPD accredited and the confirmation will be sent to attendees after the event.\n\nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this course, you will understand:\n - How to effectively implement the demands of the ABPI Code for your events\n - How to manage sponsorship and exhibition sales including venue layout\n - Appropriate delegate badging\n - The type of requests you may receive from pharma compliance teams and how best to handle them\n\nWho will benefit\n- Anyone organising or supporting pharmaceutical company events in the UK\n- Anyone organising or supporting events in the UK with exhibition or sponsorship by pharmaceutical companies\n- Convention bureau employees seeking to develop their understanding in this area\n\n
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