Module 1: Ethical Principles and Industry Standards in Pharma
Introduces core ethical principles and industry standards that govern pharma business conduct, including honesty, transparency, patient safety, and fairness.
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30m
Pharmaceutical Ethics and Regulatory Compliance
This course provides pharmaceutical and life sciences professionals with a structured understanding of ethical, compliance, and data privacy requirements in the pharma industry.
What this course covers
- Core ethical principles and industry standards (e.g., codes of conduct, industry codes).
- Key regulatory frameworks governing promotion and interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs).
- Anti-bribery and anti-corruption expectations in pharma.[cite:207][cite:213]
- Data privacy and protection (e.g., GDPR, patient data handling) in a pharma context.
- Practical application through real-world scenarios.
Modules
Module 2: Industry Codes, Legal Requirements, and Transparency
Explores how industry codes and legal requirements shape pharmaceutical practices, including transparency obligations and reporting of transfers of value to HCPs.
Module 3: Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and Institutions
Focuses on rules and best practices governing interactions with HCPs and institutions: meetings, sponsorships, educational events, and provision of information.[cite:207]
Module 4: Promotional Compliance and Off-Label Risk
Examines promotional practices, off-label promotion risks, and rules governing marketing and communication about pharmaceutical products.
Module 5: Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Requirements
Explores anti-bribery and anti-corruption expectations in pharma, including interactions with public officials, procurement processes, and third-party relationships.
Module 6: Data Privacy and Patient Data Protection
Addresses data privacy and protection in a pharmaceutical context: handling patient data, research data, and cross-border data transfers.[cite:207][cite:213]
Module 7: Documentation, Recordkeeping, and Audit Readiness
Explores documentation and recordkeeping practices that support compliance: how to maintain evidence of ethical, compliant behavior and prepare for audits and inspections.
Module 8: Applying Ethics and Compliance in Daily Decision-Making
Synthesizes ethics and regulatory requirements into daily decision-making frameworks and practical scenarios.
Course features
SCORM 1.2 or 2004
Audio Narration
Captions
Transcript
Knowledge Checks
Locked Navigation
Post-Assessment
Certificate
Frequently asked questions
Who should take Pharmaceutical Ethics and Regulatory Compliance?
This course provides pharmaceutical and life sciences professionals with a structured understanding of ethical, compliance, and data privacy requirements in the pharma industry.
How long does the course take?
About 30 minutes, delivered across 8 modules with knowledge checks.
What does the course cover?
Core ethical principles and industry standards (e.g., codes of conduct, industry codes); Key regulatory frameworks governing promotion and interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs); Anti-bribery and anti-corruption expectations in pharma.[cite:207][cite:213]; Data privacy and protection (e.g., GDPR, patient data handling) in a pharma context; Practical application through real-world scenarios.
Do learners receive a certificate?
Yes. The course issues a certificate on completion. It ships SCORM 1.2 or 2004 with audio narration, captions, transcript, and runs on the Provisant learning platform.
How much does it cost?
$5 per user per course per year. Annual billing saves 20%. Any course in the catalog can be added to a plan.