The Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA) is responsible for administering The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry’s (ABPI) Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry at arm’s length from the ABPI.
The Code covers:
- the promotion of medicines for prescribing to health professionals
- the provision of information to the public about prescription only medicines in the UK.
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Friday 12 June 2009
The Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA) has appointed Vicky Edgecombe as its new head of communications.
Vicky joined the PMCPA in May from Freshwater Healthcare where she had been working with a range of healthcare and public sector clients. Vicky has also previously worked for the General Medical Council and Birmingham East and North Primary Care Trust.
Speaking on her appointment, Vicky said: “This is a very exciting new challenge for me – especially in ...
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