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Congresses and physicians' meetings – The situation today

Congresses and physicians' meetings are privileged forums where companies in the pharmaceutical industry can communicate the latest scientific data about their products. These events must, however, comply with a number of rules to which sanofi-aventis adheres.  

As a leader in the pharmaceutical industry, sanofi-aventis has a continuous supply of new information about cutting-edge pharmaceutical products. Consequently, the Group is especially well suited to act as a partner for learned societies that organize international congresses. The Group communicates scientific data at these events and sets up an exhibition stand.

Congresses and physicians' meetings must comply with the general principles and the specific regulations of the country in which they are held.

The obligation to take into account local requirements is recent for international congresses where the language of the event may be different from the local language.  As a result, measures must be taken to ensure that local regulations are applied.  

• Go to the Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices on the I.F.P.M.A website