Module 6

03/10/2024

Clause 24 Contracted Services

• HCPs, decision makers, healthcare organisations, patient organisations, individuals representing patient organisations, and members of the public including patients and journalists may be used as consultants

• Legitimate need for the services

• Appropriate criteria for selection

• Written contract/agreement

• Contract to require consultants to declare interests when they write or speak in public

• Hiring must not be an inducement to prescribe or recommend etc

• Remuneration must be reasonable and reflect fair market value

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Clause 26 Relationships with the Public Including Patients and Journalists

• Items for patient support made available to patients, for example by completing a request card enclosed with a medicine:

should be inexpensive

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• should be related to either the condition under treatment or general health

• e.g. magnetic tracking board of taking medication; low fat recipe book

• must be appropriately documented and certified in advance

• Companies cannot run or sponsor competitions or quizzes for patients if prizes are offered

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