A Common Understanding
Guidance On Joint Working Between NHSScotland And The Pharmaceutical Industry
Scottish Executive
Edinburgh 2003
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Contents
Chief Executive's Foreword
Chairman's Foreword
Background
1. Introduction
2. Considerations
3. Exit Strategies
4. Monitoring Arrangements
5. Action
6. Risk Management
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Acknowledgement
Throughout this document:
'Employee' refers to all employees of an NHS Board or Trust.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) is the trade association representing manufacturers of prescription medicines. Membership is voluntary. The ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry sets standards for the promotion of medicines to health professionals. The code applies automatically to members and may be adopted by non-member companies. It is administered by Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority.
'Pharmaceutical Industry' includes manufacturers and suppliers of pharmaceutical products; high- tech home health care provider's equipment and appliances. This includes ABPI members and non-ABPI members.
'Independent contractors' includes general medical practitioners, pharmacists, dentists, opticians, and chiropodists.
Additional copies of this document can be obtained from:
Scottish Executive Health Department
Room 1E.16
St Andrew's House
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
Tel: 0131 244 2040