NEW – The purpose of this resource is to provide a snapshot of ‘how to’ meet transparency reporting requirements. It is designed for Medicines Australia member companies who commit to reporting transparently as part of their compliance with the Medicines Australia Code of Conduct. It also applies to any other non-member innovative pharmaceutical company that chooses to report transparently as an optional approach to demonstrate high ethical standards. Medicines Australia welcomes all companies to report transparently.

Transparency Reporting Quick Guide (Guidance)

Guidance on ‘how to’ meet transparency reporting requirements, designed for Medicines Australia member companies who commit to reporting transparently. Reference Code Section 15.

Transparency Reporting FAQ’s (Guidance)

Frequently Asked Questions are answered in a way that provides rationale and brief examples. Reference Code Section 15.

Transparency Decision Tool  (Guidance)

Should you sponsor? And if yes, where should it be reported? This one-pager simplifies the decision-making process. Reference Code Sections 4 & 15.

Medical Practice Activity Agreement (Template)

A template which can be used to formalise any supported medical practice activity which may assist pharmaceutical companies to articulate and define the nature of any activity or collaboration with a HCP. Reference Code Section 5.

Collection Statement for use in HCP engagements (Example)

An example statement that can be used by pharmaceutical companies, informing Healthcare Professionals of the collection and reporting of information pertaining to their engagement. Used in pre-engagement. Reference Code Section 15.1 .

Healthcare Professional Verification Letter (Template)

An example statement that can be used by pharmaceutical companies, seeking verification of reportable payments after any engagement with a Healthcare Professional. Used in post-engagement. Reference Code Section 15.1 .

Verification accompanying report (Form)

Completed by all member companies and submitted to Medicines Australia accompanying any transparency report. It verifies the information provided is truthful and complete. Reference Code Section 15.

Sponsorship of Third Party Meetings and Symposia (Template)

An excel spreadsheet for member companies, to collect, record and submit any sponsorship of third party educational meetings and symposia. Reference Code Section 15.2

Health Consumer Organisation Support (Template)

An excel spreadsheet for member companies, to collect, record and submit any support to organisations that work to benefit Australian patients. Includes some examples to guide members in what is applicable for this reporting, and what is not. Reference Code Section 15.3