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PMCPA Code of Practice update

The Prescriptions Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA) has released an update version of the Code of Practice.

This revision contains several amendments relating to greater transparency when the pharmaceutical industry provides financial support to individuals and patient groups.

Additional changes include:

Action: Clinicians should be aware of the Code of Practice and the recent revisions. Clinicians should consider lodging a complaint when they believe the Code has been breached.