BIO Professional Development
Through a curated network of education alliance partners, BIO offers industry professionals executive training and development resources for accelerating career growth
PhRMA Code
Detailed review of the Pharma Code from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) representing research-based pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Covers selection, use and training of promotional education speakers and hiring of HCPs as consultants; comparative claims, promotional publications, videos and visuals, meeting venues, meals, events and gifts.
Takeaways
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) represents the country's leading innovative biopharmaceutical research companies
The PhRMA Code covers the selection, use, and training of promotional education speakers and hiring of healthcare professionals (HCPs) as consultants; comparative claims, promotional publications, videos and visuals; and meeting venues, meals, events, and gifts
While the Code is voluntary, it has become, in effect, a uniform standard of industry behavior, and it is critical that companies communicating with HCPs understand what the Code requires, and how to maintain the highest level of compliance with it