Australian generics association releases new code of practice

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Australian generics association releases new code of practice

Generics/General | Posted 04/10/2013 0 Post your comment

Australia’s Generic Medicines Industry Association (GMiA) announced on 26 September 2013 the release of the draft third edition of the GMiA Code of Practice, which incorporates a number of new amendments.

The code is principle based, providing guidance in a single document, on the different legislation, regulation and guidelines with which sponsors of generic medicines listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) comply.

This new draft includes recommendations from the Working Group on Promotion of Therapeutic Products as reported to the then Parliamentary Secretary, Ms Catherine King, in March 2011, as well as several other additions to the GMiA Code. These include issues such as removal of industry representatives on the Code Complaint Committee – increasing its independence, timing of reports and introduction of the concept of a ‘Complying Member’.

GMiA has released this draft third edition of its code for public consultation. The document can be found on the GMiA website at www.gmia.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/GMiA-Code-3rd-Edition-DRAFT-SEP13.pdf Feedback from stakeholders can be submitted to GMiA at code@gmia.com.au until 31 October 2013.

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Source: GMiA