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Orange Guide – Chapter 17: State Laws: HCP and State Employee Restrictions
Summary of Key State HCP-related Healthcare Compliance Laws
State Important Provisions of the State Law Key Points to Ensure Compliance
California Companies shall adopt a comprehensive
compliance program which sets specific
dollar limits on gifts, promotional
materials and activities.
Connecticut The Connecticut Compliance Program
District of
Columbia
Law requires companies to adopt a
marketing code of conduct – the
PhRMA Code is acceptable.
All representatives must secure a
license to legally detail in person in D.C.
Companies must report certain
marketing costs.
Members of the D.C. Medication
Advisory Committee must not receive
gifts, including meals or remuneration,
for speaking or consulting.
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Accurately and completely record all
expenditures on HCPs.
Monitor expenditures per HCP and
coordinate with your colleagues to
ensure compliance with Pfizer’s annual
limit of $3,500 per CA HCP.
No specific requirements other than
follow all Pfizer policies and
procedures and the PhRMA Code.
Anyone who “details” in D.C. must
obtain a detailer license from the D.C.
Board of Pharmacy, renew it every
even numbered year and attend
required Continuing Education
courses.
Accurately and completely record all
HCP expenditures.
Do not provide any gift to any member
of the Medication Advisory
Committee, no matter how nominal
the value.
Rev. 09/12
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