PMCPA PRESS RELEASE 21 July 2025 - Case ruled in breach of Clause 2
THERAMEX HQ UK LTD has breached the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry and brought discredit upon, and reduced confidence in, the pharmaceutical industry.
Press Release 21 July 2025
THERAMEX HQ UK LTD – Case/0303/09/24
For failing to provide accurate and complete prescribing information, failing to promptly update prescribing information following changes to the summaries of product characteristics, not disclosing the details of two non-interventional studies in the appropriate manner, and the quality of relevant process documentation, Theramex was ruled in breach of the following clauses of the 2021 Code:
Clause 2 - Bringing discredit upon, and reducing confidence in, the pharmaceutical industry
Clause 4.7 - Failing to publish the summary details and results of non-interventional studies of marketed medicines
Clause 5.1 - Failing to maintain high standards
Clause 8.3 - Failing to certify protocols relating to non-interventional studies
Clause 12.1 - Failing to provide accurate and up-to-date prescribing information
In addition, the Code of Practice Appeal Board required that a senior representative of Theramex should be invited to attend a future meeting to report on progress and confirm that appropriate action has been taken.
The interim case report is available at www.pmcpa.org.uk.
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