Medical Device Code
- 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?
- What is the maximum value of a subscription to a medical journal?
- What is the maximum value of a promotional aid?
- What are examples of inappropriate promotional items?
- Are cruise ships or golf estates appropriate venues for product and procedure training and education events?
- Is it appropriate for Companies to invite HCPs to company plant or factory tours where the HCPs reside outside the country of location of the plant or factory?
- Is it acceptable to offer a cash advance by way of a cheque or bank transfer payable to a HCP for a specific amount to cover all or part of the HCP’s’ travel or accommodation expenses for attendance at an event?
