Changes in Japanese physicians' relationships with the pharmaceutical industry between 2008 and 2021: A national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A national survey we conducted in 2008 showed that many Japanese physicians interacted with and received gifts from pharmaceutical representatives (PRs) and had a positive attitude toward relationships with PRs. The revised promotion code of the Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association in 2019 prohibited the provision of non-educational promotional aids including sticky notes, mouse pads, and calendars. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, face-to-face meetings were socially restricted. This study assessed the extent of current Japanese physicians' involvement in pharmaceutical promotional activities and their attitudes toward relationships with PRs and to ascertain any changes between 2008 and 2021. We also examined the factors that predicted positive attitudes t

SUBMITTER: Saito S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10234538 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature