How does sanofi-aventis U.S. seek to ensure that funded activities are independent?
Sanofi-aventis U.S.’ policies and procedures are consistent with the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals which include maintaining high standards for independence (e.g., the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support). Sanofi-aventis U.S. excludes sales and marketing from involvement in the grant decisionmaking process, and requires that educational grant recipients separately and independently determine the content, speakers and other aspects of the educational activity(ies) funded.
