Bill > S1233

This bill aims to restore integrity in the marketing of pharmaceutical products and medical devices. It prohibits pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturer agents from offering or giving gifts of any value to healthcare practitioners, their families, employees, or healthcare facilities. The bill also requires pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing companies to annually disclose to the Department of Public Health any fees, payments, subsidies, or other economic benefits provided to healthcare practitioners, pharmacists, and others authorized to prescribe, dispense, or purchase prescription drugs or medical devices. The Department is required to make this information publicly available on its website, except for trade secrets. The bill also requires the licensing of all pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturer agents, with training and continuing education requirements, and provides for enforcement and penalties for violations.