NAPSR FINAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ PhRMA code on relationships with U.S. healthcare professionals is
critical in what aspects? pg 261 - 268. Answer: Section 1) Basis of
interaction - (a) be accurate and not misleading (b) make claims about a
product only when properly substantiated; (c) reflect the balance
between risks and benefits; (d) be consistent with all other Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) requirments governing such
communications
Section 2) Informal presentations by pharmaceutical company
representatives and accompanying meals - (a) are modest as judged by
local standards; (b) are not of an entertainment or recreational event; (c)
are provided in a manner conducive to informational communication
Section 3) Prohibitions of entertainment and recreation - should not be
offered regardless of (a) the value of items; (b) whether the company
engages the healthcare professional as a speaker or consultant; (c)
whether the entertainment or recreation is secondary to an educational
purpose
Section 4) Pharmaceutical company support for continuing medical
education (CME) - top page 263
Section 5) Pharmaceutical company support for third-party educational
and professional meetings - financial support from the company is
appropriate for a conference or meeting, held at an appropriate location,
where (a) the gathering is primarly dedicated, in both time and effort, to
promoting objective scientific and educational activities and discours
(one or more educational presentations should be the highlight of the
, gathering), and (b) the main incentive for bringing attendees together is
to further their knowledge on the topics being presented. bottom pg 263
top 264
Section 6) Consultants - the following factors of a bona fide consulting
arrangement 1) a written contract specifies the nature of the consulting
services to be provided and the basis for payment of those services 2) a
legitimate need for consulting services has been clearly identified in
advance of requesting the s
◉ Under the 2009 PhRMA Code, may items such as stethoscopes be
offered to healthcare professionals?. Answer: Yes, under the code only
items designed primarily for the education of patients, not of substantial
value, and have no value outside
◉ Under 2009 PhRMA code, could a company provide healthcare
professionals with pens, or clipboards designed to be used by the
healthcare professional or patients in the office along with brochures that
provide educational information about company's products? pg 268.
Answer: No, The code states that providing professionals with items that
do not advance disease or treatment education is not appropriate, even if
the items are practice related.
However, yes to brochures without pens or clipboards
◉ Under 2009 PhRMA code, what are examples or permissible items
that may be provided to educate healthcare professionals? pg 268.
Answer: items are no of substantial value (100$ or less)
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ PhRMA code on relationships with U.S. healthcare professionals is
critical in what aspects? pg 261 - 268. Answer: Section 1) Basis of
interaction - (a) be accurate and not misleading (b) make claims about a
product only when properly substantiated; (c) reflect the balance
between risks and benefits; (d) be consistent with all other Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) requirments governing such
communications
Section 2) Informal presentations by pharmaceutical company
representatives and accompanying meals - (a) are modest as judged by
local standards; (b) are not of an entertainment or recreational event; (c)
are provided in a manner conducive to informational communication
Section 3) Prohibitions of entertainment and recreation - should not be
offered regardless of (a) the value of items; (b) whether the company
engages the healthcare professional as a speaker or consultant; (c)
whether the entertainment or recreation is secondary to an educational
purpose
Section 4) Pharmaceutical company support for continuing medical
education (CME) - top page 263
Section 5) Pharmaceutical company support for third-party educational
and professional meetings - financial support from the company is
appropriate for a conference or meeting, held at an appropriate location,
where (a) the gathering is primarly dedicated, in both time and effort, to
promoting objective scientific and educational activities and discours
(one or more educational presentations should be the highlight of the
, gathering), and (b) the main incentive for bringing attendees together is
to further their knowledge on the topics being presented. bottom pg 263
top 264
Section 6) Consultants - the following factors of a bona fide consulting
arrangement 1) a written contract specifies the nature of the consulting
services to be provided and the basis for payment of those services 2) a
legitimate need for consulting services has been clearly identified in
advance of requesting the s
◉ Under the 2009 PhRMA Code, may items such as stethoscopes be
offered to healthcare professionals?. Answer: Yes, under the code only
items designed primarily for the education of patients, not of substantial
value, and have no value outside
◉ Under 2009 PhRMA code, could a company provide healthcare
professionals with pens, or clipboards designed to be used by the
healthcare professional or patients in the office along with brochures that
provide educational information about company's products? pg 268.
Answer: No, The code states that providing professionals with items that
do not advance disease or treatment education is not appropriate, even if
the items are practice related.
However, yes to brochures without pens or clipboards
◉ Under 2009 PhRMA code, what are examples or permissible items
that may be provided to educate healthcare professionals? pg 268.
Answer: items are no of substantial value (100$ or less)
