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6 Must-Knows Before Buying a Drug or Device Company

May 30, 2024 Darshan Kulkarni
6 Must-Knows Before Buying a Drug or Device Company
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DarshanTalks Podcast
6 Must-Knows Before Buying a Drug or Device Company
May 30, 2024
Darshan Kulkarni

Buying a Drug or Device Company? 6 Compliance Must-Knows
Thinking of acquiring a drug or device company? Buckle up! This deal requires serious compliance considerations. Here's a quick rundown:

The DOJ offers a 6-month "safe harbor" for confessing past compliance issues. Use it!
The DOJ demands strong compliance programs with thorough risk assessments, effective training, and clear reporting channels.
Companies can now claw back bonuses from employees who break compliance rules.
Accurate risk assessments, comprehensive training, and clear misconduct reporting are key for HHS compliance. 
Disclosing payments to doctors and hospitals is crucial too, with details readily available online.
Don't forget about mandatory clinical trial disclosures on ClinicalTrials.gov. Skipping this can lead to hefty fines and hinder future research.

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Buying a Drug or Device Company? 6 Compliance Must-Knows
Thinking of acquiring a drug or device company? Buckle up! This deal requires serious compliance considerations. Here's a quick rundown:

The DOJ offers a 6-month "safe harbor" for confessing past compliance issues. Use it!
The DOJ demands strong compliance programs with thorough risk assessments, effective training, and clear reporting channels.
Companies can now claw back bonuses from employees who break compliance rules.
Accurate risk assessments, comprehensive training, and clear misconduct reporting are key for HHS compliance. 
Disclosing payments to doctors and hospitals is crucial too, with details readily available online.
Don't forget about mandatory clinical trial disclosures on ClinicalTrials.gov. Skipping this can lead to hefty fines and hinder future research.

Need Help Navigating M&A Due Diligence? We can help! 

Support the Show.