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Revised PhRMA Code Took Effect on January 1, 2022, and Certain State Obligations Follow

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Many of the updates relate to drug manufacturer practices with regard to speaker events, including meals, choice of venue, and attendance. Although the PhRMA Code is a voluntary code of conduct, drug manufacturers should consider updating their marketing policies and practices to align with the new Code.

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PhRMA Code Revised in Response to OIG Special Fraud Alert on Speaker Programs

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Kirschenbaum — On August 6, 2021, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) announced the release of a revised PhRMA Code on Interactions with Health Care Professionals , which takes effect on January 1, 2022. Department of Health and Human Services (OIG) (see our blog post on this Special Fraud Alert here ).

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Biogen agrees to pay $900 million in largest FCA Settlement Ever Secured without Government’s Intervention

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HHS noticed an increasing trend of illegal kickbacks in connection with speaker programs and in November 2020, the Office of Inspector General issued a Special Fraud Alert on the topic. Mr. Bawduniak claimed that these events were held at “sumptuous resorts and restaurants” and involved “lavish meals and free alcohol.” See 42 U.S.C.

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ACI To Host Multiple Events Featuring HP&M Speakers – Discounts Available to FDA Law Blog Readers

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HP&M is proud to have our professionals participating in these important events. Kurt provides regulatory counsel to pharmaceutical manufacturers on Hatch-Waxman patent and exclusivity, drug development, pediatric testing, and orphan drugs. We can offer our readers a special discount for the event.

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ACI’s 12th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics & Personal Care

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The conference is the premier event on cosmetics and personal care products, where industry leaders will provide essential updates on compliance with Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA), state legislative reforms, and new FTC advertising guidelines. As such, we can offer our readers a special 10% discount.

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ACI’s 43rd FDA Boot Camp – New York City Edition

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The conference is billed as the premier event to provide folks with a roadmap to navigate the difficult terrain of FDA regulatory law. As such, we can offer our readers a special 10% discount. You can access the conference brochure and sign up for the event here. And it is exactly that! The discount code is: D10-999-FDA25.

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Change is Inevitable – Plan Ahead: An Assessment of FDA’s Draft Guidance on Predetermined Change Control Plans for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning-Enabled Device Software Functions

FDA Law

Manufacturers should be able to verify and validate the proposed modifications within their existing quality system. Post-market, manufacturers can make modifications consistent with the PCCP and document the modification in accordance with their quality system, without the need for a new marketing submission.