Chicago Releases Pharmaceutical Representative Disclosure Log Draft

The City of Chicago recently released a draft of the disclosure log pharmaceutical representatives will be expected to use to keep track of the interactions they have with Chicago physicians. The form requires pharmaceutical representatives to log the following information with respect to any interactions they have with physicians within city limits: HCP first name; HCP middle initial/name; HCP last name; HCP name suffix (i.e., Jr.); HCP primary business address; HCP license type (i.e., MD, DO, etc.); HCP state license number; HCP NPI (if applicable); date of interaction; location of interaction; duration of interaction; pharmaceuticals promoted; whether drug samples were provided, and if so, the quantity of samples given and the value of such samples; whether pharmaceutical-related materials were given, if so, the value of the materials given; and whether any other items of value or compensation were given, if so, what type and the combined value of other items. The log includes instructions, which state, Use one line per interaction. An interaction is any instance in which you communicate with an HCP as part of your work as a pharmaceutical representative, whether in person, over the phone, via video conference, by email, or via another communications method, as well as any time you leave materials or samples for that HCP, even if you do not communicate personally. However, you do not need to report a telecommunication or written communication if it was done simply to s...
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