OIG Compliance Program Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

Dated: April 18, 2003.
Elizabeth M. Duke,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 03–10934 Filed 5–2–03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165–15–P

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND

HUMAN SERVICES

Office of Inspector General

OIG Compliance Program Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

AGENCY: Office of Inspector General (OIG), HHS.

ACTION: Notice

SUMMARY: This Federal Register notice sets forth the recently issued Compliance Program Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers developed by the Office of Inspector General (OIG). Through this notice, the OIG is setting forth its general views on the value and fundamental principles of compliance programs for pharmaceutical manufacturers and the specific elements that pharmaceutical manufacturers should consider when developing and implementing an effective compliance program.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mary E. Riordan or Nicole C. Hall, Office of Counsel to the Inspector General, (202) 619–2078.

Elements for an Effective Compliance Program

Office of Inspector General’s Compliance Program Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

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