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Pfizer receives PMCPA censure for providing business-class flights to UK HCPs

The Pfizer logo on the side of the pharmaceutical company's corporate headquarters.
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Ruling reinforces long‑standing Code of Practice expectations on appropriate hospitality, certification, and standards across the pharmaceutical industry.

The UK’s Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA) issued its final resolution in a 2025 case following a voluntary admission by Pfizer, concluding that the company failed to maintain high standards, certify required materials, and ensure appropriate hospitality.

The PMCPA case identifies multiple breaches of the Association of