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This document provides guidelines on the ethical and legal framework for advertising and promoting medicines and medical devices in Kenya, ensuring accurate, factual, and non-misleading communication

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How to fill out Guidelines for Advertising and Promotion of Medicines

1. Review the relevant regulations and guidelines established by the health authorities in your region.
2. Identify the specific medicines or products that will be advertised or promoted.
3. Gather necessary information and data regarding the medicine, including indications, contraindications, and side effects.
4. Ensure that all promotional materials are truthful and not misleading.
5. Include clear and prominent information about the risks and benefits of the medicine.
6. Obtain any required approvals or endorsements from the relevant regulatory bodies.
7. Conduct a final review of the materials for compliance with all applicable laws and ethical standards.
8. Distribute the guidelines to all relevant stakeholders within your organization.

Who needs Guidelines for Advertising and Promotion of Medicines?

1. Pharmaceutical companies engaged in the advertising and promotion of medicines.
2. Marketing and advertising professionals working within the healthcare sector.
3. Healthcare providers and professionals who disseminate information about medications.
4. Regulatory bodies that oversee the marketing practices of pharmaceutical products.
5. Patients and consumer advocacy groups seeking transparent and accurate information.

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What is the FDA adequate provision?

The adequate provision section of 21 CFR 202.1(e) allows manufacturers to provide methods for an audience to easily obtain a product's FDA-approved label without needing to include a “brief summary” of all risks.

What are the guidelines for advertising and marketing?

Advertising and Marketing Basics Under the law, claims in advertisements must be truthful, cannot be deceptive or unfair, and must be evidence-based. For some specialized products or services, additional rules may apply.

What are the FDA regulations for drug advertising?

Current law requires that advertisements present a fair balance between a product's risks and benefits; avoid exaggerating benefits; not create a misleading overall impression; properly disclose financial relationships; and include information regarding major side effects and contraindications.

What are the FDA labeling requirements for drugs?

FDA regulations require that all medication labels include: Name of Product. Table of Drug Facts. Active Ingredients. Proper Use and Purpose. Warnings. Directions. Allergic Reactions/Harmful Side Effects. Inactive Ingredients.

What information must be included in advertisements about drugs?

This is the technical name for the detailed information that appears in ads for prescription drugs. The law requires that print ads making claims about a drug (product claim ads) include a "brief summary" with all the risks listed in the drug's "prescribing information" and at least one FDA-approved use of the drug.

What are the rules for pharma advertising?

Those rules state that ads cannot create misleading impressions of a drug and must present a fair balance of information about their risks and benefits.

What are the FDA guidelines for drug advertisements?

For DTC ads, we recommend that brief summaries be written in language that consumers can understand. A "major statement" is required only for broadcast (TV, radio and telephone) ads. It consists of the drug's most important risks. The major statement must be presented in a clear, conspicuous, and neutral manner.

What are the new rules for drug ads?

These changes became effective in May 2024. Starting from November 20, 2024, every ad for a prescription drug must clearly show and explain the drug's risks, such as side effects and warnings. This information can no longer be rushed through or quickly flashed on the screen at the end of the ad.

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What is Guidelines for Advertising and Promotion of Medicines?

The Guidelines for Advertising and Promotion of Medicines are a set of regulations and standards that govern how pharmaceutical companies can promote their products to ensure that advertising is truthful, not misleading, and does not encourage inappropriate use.

Who is required to file Guidelines for Advertising and Promotion of Medicines?

Pharmaceutical companies and any entity involved in the marketing and advertisement of medicines are required to file and comply with the Guidelines for Advertising and Promotion of Medicines.

How to fill out Guidelines for Advertising and Promotion of Medicines?

To fill out the Guidelines for Advertising and Promotion of Medicines, companies must provide clear and accurate information about the medicinal products they are promoting, including indications, contraindications, and relevant safety information, along with evidence to support their claims.

What is the purpose of Guidelines for Advertising and Promotion of Medicines?

The purpose of the Guidelines for Advertising and Promotion of Medicines is to protect public health by ensuring that marketing practices are ethical, scientifically sound, and transparent, thereby promoting informed decision-making among healthcare providers and patients.

What information must be reported on Guidelines for Advertising and Promotion of Medicines?

Information that must be reported includes the product's name, indications, contraindications, side effects, and supporting clinical data, along with the intended audience for the advertisement and the medium through which it will be disseminated.