Compliance with the ABPI Code of Practice
The HSJ Medicines Forum adheres to the requirements of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) Code of Practice. This includes the way pharmaceutical company sponsorship is managed, the materials permitted at the event, and the restrictions on promotional content:
- Prescription-only medicines (POMs) will only be promoted to registered healthcare professionals (HCPs) and other relevant decision-makers (ORDMs)
- Access to promotional stands, symposia or content will be restricted to eligible delegates in line with the ABPI Code
- Members of the public—including patients, media, students, and others not defined as HCPs or ORDMs—will not be permitted in promotional areas
- Any social media posts relating to sponsored content will be pre-approved and will not contain product or promotional references.
We are committed to ensuring a professional, ethical and compliant environment for all participants. For questions related to compliance, please contact us