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Links to useful pages

To help you find out more about KOL engagement, we have put together a list of online resources that you may find it useful to refer to when planning your activities.

Organisations and News Sources

• Association of British Pharmaceutical Industries (ABPI)
• European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA)
• The Healthcare Communications Association
• The Health Collective Network
• eyeforpharma
• PMLive
• Pharmatimes
• A definition of Key Opinion Leadership (Wikipedia 2011)

For further expert advice on key opinion leader relationships, visit our publications page.

Guidance and Industry Codes of Practice (COPs)

• Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI, 2011)
• Legislation, guidance and policy for the Pharmaceutical Industry (MHRA, 2011)
• Digital Communications Guidance (PMCPA, 2011)
• Code on the Promotion of prescription-only medicines to, and interactions with, healthcare professionals (EFPIA, 2007)
• Code of Business Practise for UK Medical Device Manufacturers (ABHI, 2009)
• European National Codes of Practise for the Promotion of Medicine (EFPIA)
• International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations' Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (IFPMA, 2006)

Kendle Healthcare offer in-house training covering all aspects of compliance with external regulations. Visit our workshops page for details.