Government issues instructions on marketing codes of pharma companies, to give self-declaration on compliance by June 30

In accordance with the marketing code, pharmaceutical companies are instructed by the Government of India to provide a self-declaration of compliance by June 30, according to a circular provided by the Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers on Tuesday, May 28. 

According to the circular, the ministry directed all pharmaceutical associations to provide a self-declaration in the format given by the ministry and that it be submitted on June 30, 2024, in accordance with the procedure prescribed in the code.

The ministry also stated that it has enclosed the self-declaration, which is applicable for FY 2024–25 under the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) 2024, and it should be circulated to all members for strict compliance.

The  ministry also added an annexure to the circular, which stated, "Self-Declaration by the Executive Head of the Company Regarding Compliance to the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices for the Financial Year 2024–25: "This is to undertake that (name of the company), headquartered at, undertakes to comply with the provisions of the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) 2024 and extend all required assistance to authorities for the enforcement of this Code." [Name and Designation] [Seal of the Company]."