New rules come into force on Big Pharma hospitality to GPs
28th September 2015
By Paul Smith
On Thursday new rules come into force that will see cash limits on Big Pharma hospitality to doctors.
From 1 October spending on GP hospitality by Australia’s largest pharmaceutical companies will be capped at $120 per doctor.
The limit will apply to companies paying for meals and drinks during each drug rep visit or educational event sponsored by pharmaceutical companies.
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The restrictions are part of