The introduction of the new pharmacovigilance requirements and the update to the EFPIA code of practice mean that this year is likely to see many changes to the regulations and guidelines.  We'll update you as soon as we hear about the changes.

Stuart McCully
CHCUK

The 'Ethical Rules for the Pharmaceutical Industry in Sweden' were revised on the 8 December 2011 and became effective on the 1 January 2012.  The chapter dealing with non-interventional studies (Chapter IV) remains unchanged.

The links below provided access to the new Code of Practice, with and without marked changes.

For further information refer to:

• 2012 Ethical Rules for the Pharmaceutical Industry in Sweden (Original) 
• 2012 Ethical Rules for the Pharmaceutical Industry in Sweden (Marked changes)