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3/18/2010 9:14:04 AM David Addison Posts: 5	Haven't had experience lately with Medical Technology but have in the pharma events area with the Medicines Australia Code of Conduct and international company policies which has become more restrictive over time. It comes down to what is considered 'appropriate' gifts, which is quite subjective. The industry will self regulate. When one company gives away a gift that is deemed by another company or the industry watchdog to be excessive then a complaint is likely to be made and the gift may be considered inappropriate in the future. Branded pens and pads, small compendia for note taking are still permissible in pharma. Gifts need to have some educational justification.
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3/18/2010 4:08:11 AM nzer Posts: 5	Under the new Medical Technology Association Code which comes into force 1 April, medical technology association member exhibitors and sponsors are limited with regards to the promotional items that they are allowed to give to delegates (must be under $100 and must be of an educational nature or medical benefit to the recipient) Has anyone had any experience with these new restrictions and if so any suggestions for allowable items? I have been advised by the Association that exhibitors are not even allowed to giveaway unbranded pens or notepads from their stands!
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