Posted by Michael Wonder on 12 Dec 2017
It’s the law, not the Code – MA’s Director of Ethics and Compliance – Deborah Monk
12 December 2017 - The Director of Ethics and Compliance at Medicines Australia Ms Deborah Monk is troubled that there may be a lack of understanding by some, about the requirements of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 and the guidance provided in the MA Code of Conduct.
The Medicines Australia Code is a self-regulatory Code, which necessarily must be consistent with all Australian legislative requirements.
However, we can all agree with Carlo Montagner in his recent opinion piece, that we want patients to have access to new treatments that will help them lead longer and healthier lives, and if necessary, this includes medicines that are not yet approved in Australia.
