Compliance
- Is it acceptable to pay for shelf space in a hospital?
- Should a company be able to demonstrate their internal methodology to determine fair market value. Amongst other matters this shall take into account the consultant’s qualifications, expertise and experience, time requirements for the engagement as well as the actual services to be provided to the company.
- What is meant by fair market value (FMV) in the context of consulting arrangements?
- Does the SAMED Code offer legal advice?
- Under the Code, may a company make a charitable donation such as the purchase of a table of dinner invitations at a fundraising dinner or entries to participate in, or attend at, a fundraising sports or other event, provided the company does not invite HCPs to attend such an event at the company’s expense or suggest the names of HCPs who could be invited to attend the event?
- Is it permissible for a company to pay the registration charge of an HCP to participate in a run pertaining to his/her favourite charity?
- Under the Code, a company can make a Charitable Donation to support the general running of a hospital or other Healthcare Organisation
- Where HCPs engaged by Companies as consultants or speakers decline a professional fee for their services, would it be appropriate for the company to show its appreciation by giving the HCP a small gift such as a bottle of wine or a bouquet of flowers?
- Can a company organise or support an event for HCPs at a wine estate, game lodge or hotel that offers leisure facilities such as golf, casinos or water sports?
- What is the maximum value for competition prizes aimed at HCPs and HCOs?
