Abstract
Distribution of medicines in Poland is strictly regulated by legal provisions. Non-legislative regulations included in codes of ethical pharmaceutical marketing or market agreements between entities operating in the pharmaceutical sector also play an important role. The aim of this paper is to describe distribution agreements between entities operating in the pharmaceutical sector, voluntary associations of economic entities on this market, and regulations contained in codes of ethics shaping the distribution of medications in Poland. Non-legislative regulations do not create nor clarify the law, they exist to streamline the activities of pharmaceutical market entities and ensure their stronger protection. The fact that entrepreneurs join these initiatives voluntarily indicates an increase in their awareness and concern with the patients’ interest.
Highlights
IntroductionThe basic legislative act regulating pharmaceutical market activities is the Pharmaceutical Law act of 6 September 2001 (Journal of Laws 2001 No 126 item 1381)
The basic legislative act regulating pharmaceutical market activities is the Pharmaceutical Law act of 6 September 2001 (Journal of Laws 2001 No 126 item 1381).The distribution of medications is regulated by Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
Some of the regulations may be found in other documents, which do not constitute law. Those include the following: Code of Ethical Pharmaceutical Marketing, agreements concluded between entities of the pharmaceutical sector
Summary
The basic legislative act regulating pharmaceutical market activities is the Pharmaceutical Law act of 6 September 2001 (Journal of Laws 2001 No 126 item 1381). Some of the regulations may be found in other documents, which do not constitute law. Those include the following: Code of Ethical Pharmaceutical Marketing, agreements concluded between entities of the pharmaceutical sector. This paper presents the definition of a medicinal product and its classification. It describes distribution agreements between the entities operating in the pharmaceutical sector, voluntary associations of economic entities on the pharmaceutical market, and regulations contained in codes of ethics shaping the distribution of medications in Poland. Non-legislative regulations do not create nor clarify the law, they exist to streamline the activities of pharmaceutical market entities and ensure their stronger protection
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