Publication of "JPMA Code of Practice (May 2025 Revision)
We are pleased to announce the publication of a book on the "JPMA Code of Practice (revised May 2025)".
The JPMA Code of Practice is a voluntary code for the industry established in January 2013 (and implemented from April 2013), which evolved from the Ethical Drugs Promotion Code established in 1993. It covers all the various corporate activities conducted by executives and employees of member companies for researchers, medical professionals, patient groups, wholesalers, and others.
To purchase a copy, please visit the Publications Online Shop of the Japan Pharmaceutical Information Center (JAPIC).
About the Book
- Book Title: JPMA Code of Practice October 2025
- Edited by: Code Compliance Committee
- Publication date: October 2025
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Format page: 384 pages
- Code: HA2501
- Price: Members: 2,800 yen (tax included) Non-members: 4,500 yen (tax included)
Contents
The JPMA Code is a voluntary industry code established in January 2013 (and implemented from April 2013) that evolved from the Promotion Code established in 1993. The code covers all corporate activities conducted by executives and employees of member companies for researchers, medical professionals, patient groups, wholesalers, and others.
The May 2025 revision consists of four parts: revision of the definition of "promotion," changes to the content of the "Code of Ethical Drug Promotion," arrangement of duplicate entries in the "Code of Practice" and "Code of Ethical Drug Promotion," and arrangement of entries and listings in the JPMA Notice and IFPMA Guidance. The overall structure is as follows: "I-1. Code of Practice," "I-2. Ethical Drugs Promotion Code," "II-1. Explanation of Code of Practice," and "II-2. Explanation of the Code of Ethical Drug Promotion," as well as various rules, regulations, guidelines, Chairperson's letter, and related documents.
Sales
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