India proposes uniform code for pharma marketing; compliance may become mandatory
This article was originally published in SRA
Executive Summary
The Indian government has proposed a first-ever uniform voluntary code of conduct on marketing practices for the pharmaceutical industry1,2. Compliance with the code may become mandatory if, after six months of coming into effect, the government finds that the code has not been implemented effectively by drug companies/industry associations.
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