LEXICON
No.40 January 31, 2011

JPMA Charter for Good Corporate Conduct
製薬協企業行動憲章
JPMA Promotion Code for Prescription Drugs
医療用医薬品プロモーションコード
Fair Competition Code Concerning Distinction on Premium Offers in Ethical Drugs Marketing Industry
医療用医薬品製造販売業公正競争規約
Fair Trade Council of the Ethical Pharmaceutical Drugs Marketing Industry
医療用医薬品製造販売業公正取引協議会

The JPMA Charter for Good Corporate Conduct (製薬協企業行動憲章) was introduced by the JPMA in 1997 in order to enhance its member companies' compliance with laws and regulations and to promote their business activities based on high ethical standards. The JPMA...

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