2020 - Ensuring Compliance with Advertising and Promotional Requirements for Drugs and Medical Devices

Key goals of the conference will include learning:
The basics of FDA law and regulations governing advertising and promotion, as well as sister agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission, which shares jurisdiction with FDA on certain regulated products (e.g., OTC drugs).
The distinctions between labels, labeling and advertising and how that impacts FDA's powers, and
How to properly position Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) promotions
The Dos and Don'ts of promoting products on the internet, including social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter
The perils of off-label promotion, including criminal and civil actions that have led to multi-billion dollar settlements by regulated drug companies
Whether the First Amendment provides any insulation for truthful statements regarding regulated products;
When disseminating medical educational materials crosses the line into improper promotion; and
Key considerations on how to implement appropriate procedures and controls in your company to minimize the potential for regulatory action by the FDA or the FTC relative to promotion and advertising.