Train for Pharma Launches Medicare Prescription Drug Act and Off-Label Promotion Courses

PRESS RELEASE:
Train for Pharma Launches Medicare Prescription Drug Act and Off-Label Promotion Courses

Train for Pharma Offers Regulatory and Compliance Training for Pharmaceutical Enterprises

PricewaterhouseCoopers Agrees to Develop Selected Content

PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Matthew Feigenbaum
Train for Pharma VP Sales
888-228-5021 phone
mfeigenbaum@TrainforPharma.com
www.TrainforPharma.com

WASHINGTON DC USA -- SEPTEMBER 9, 2004: Train for Pharma, www.TrainforPharma.com, today announced the launch of new online training courses on the Medicare Prescription Drug Act and Off-Label Promotion.

NEW MEDICARE ACT AND OFF LABEL PROMOTION COURSES LAUNCHED:

Train for Pharma today launched the following new online training courses:

Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003
Addressing Off label Promotion in the Pharmaceutical industry

SOON TO COME FROM TRAIN FOR PHARMA:

In the coming months, there will be a rollout by Train for Compliance, LLC of the courses available through its Train for Pharma web site, www.TrainforPharma.com -- a comprehensive, regulatory and compliance training curriculum for pharmaceutical enterprises, including pharmaceutical manufacturers, PBMs, CROs, SROs, pharmacies, etc. Examples of courses intended to be included in the curriculum available at Train for Pharma, www.TrainforPharma.com, include:

Compliance 101 - The Basics of Pharmaceutical Compliance
Corporate Governance and Compliance Program Oversight
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance for Pharmaceutical Organizations
Reimbursement Principles & Improper Pricing Practices
Calculating Medicaid Rebates
False Claims
Federal Supply Schedule & False Claims
304B Organizations & False Claims
PBM & Formulary Relationships
HIPAA for Pharma As Provider & BA
HIPAA for Research & Development Activities
HIPAA for Sales & Marketing Activities
AD/PROM I
AD/PROM II
PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals
Off-Label Promotion
Direct-To-Consumer Advertising
Industry-Sponsored Scientific and Educational Events
Internet Promotion
Adverse Event Reporting (MEDWATCH I)
PDMA: Sampling
PDMA: Importation/Re-importation
Introduction to Good Clinical Practices (GCPs)
Introduction to Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
Introduction to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Bioterrorism Prevention I
Bioterrorism Prevention II

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AGREES TO DEVELOP KEY COURSES:

In connection with Train for Pharma, www.TrainforPharma.com, the Global Pharmaceutical & Health Sciences Group of PricewaterhouseCoopers has agreed to develop training materials and courses for Train for Compliance, LLC, in the areas of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences and medical devices, including certain courses for the Train for Pharma curriculum.

MULTIPLE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AVAILABLE FOR TRAIN FOR PHARMA TRAINING:

There will be two ways to access Train for Pharma curriculum. Individuals will be able to register for Train for Pharma courses online at the web site www.TrainforPharma.com, or institutions will be able to license the courses for their workforce from Train for Compliance. Organizations, both large and small, will be able to license courses for distribution either on their own learning management system or through Train for Pharma's learning management system. Train for Pharma curriculum will be offered to workforces both online and through a blended approach which includes CDs and written materials.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TRAIN FOR PHARMA:

Train for Pharma is a member of the Train for Compliance, LLC, www.TrainforCompliance.com, family of healthcare regulation and compliance training websites which include Train for Health Care Compliance, www.TrainforHealthCareCompliance.com, Train for HIPAA, www.TrainforHIPAA.com, Train for Emergency Management, www.TrainforEmergencyManagement.com, and Train for Patient Safety, www.TrainforPatientSafety.com.

For more information on Train for Pharma, please contact:

mfeigenbaum@trainforpharma.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS:

PricewaterhouseCoopers, www.pwc.com, provides industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services for public and private clients. More than 120,000 people in 139 countries connect their thinking, experience and solutions to build public trust and enhance value for clients and their stakeholders.

"PricewaterhouseCoopers" refers to the network of member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, each of which is a separate and independent legal entity.

For more information on Train for Pharma & PricewaterhouseCoopers, please contact:

PharmaTraining@us.pwc.com