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Misleading claims (so-called “denigration”) about competitors’ medicinal products or devices may be illegal, as several recent cases from the European Commission and national competition authorities illustrate. Even if the allegations are not incorrect in themselves, their totality and framing (“what is not said”) can still cross the line. Companies must be very careful with this type of “information campaigns”.

The Court of Justice of the European Union’s judgment of 29 February 2024 sheds light on the question of whether Member States may prohibit the activities of e-commerce platforms operating in the field of medicinal products not subject to medical prescription.

The case involved the www.doctipharma.fr website which was edited and operated by the French company Doctipharma SAS (“Doctipharma”). The website connected pharmacists with customers and allowed the latter to buy medicinal products not subject to compulsory medical prescription from pharmacies websites.

On 9 July 2024, the State Duma passed Bill in first reading, which focuses on changes in the regulatory regime for the circulation of dietary supplements in Russia.

The proposed amendments would introduce significant changes affecting the circulation of dietary supplements and, to a certain extent, bringing it closer to the regime established for pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

The regulation of public advertising medicines in Spain aims to ensure that promotional practices are transparent, accurate, and responsible. This includes adhering to authorized technical details, presenting dosage information clearly, and avoiding misleading claims about efficacy. Advertising should be informative and comprehensible, avoiding exaggeration and ensuring that all claims are substantiated by technical data. This article explains in more detail what needs to be considered if you intend to advertise medicines in the Spanish market.

In the dynamic world of medical technology, it is essential to always be aware of the latest regulatory requirements. The introduction of the AI Act poses new legal challenges for medtech companies when using AI.

In addition, the requirements of the MDR and data protection must still be complied with, particularly with regard to the handling of sensitive health data. But how exactly does the “magic triangle” of MDR, AI Act and data protection work in medical technology?

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