Train for Pharma Launches 5 New Regulatory and Compliance Training Courses

PRESS RELEASE:
Train for Pharma Launches Five New Regulatory and Compliance Training Courses

Train for Pharma Offers Regulatory and Compliance Training for Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Device Enterprises

PricewaterhouseCoopers Develops 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 -- HEALTHCARE UPDATE NEWS SERVICE^TM -- NOVEMBER 17, 2004: Train for Pharma, www.TrainforPharma.com, today announced the launch of new five new online training courses for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device sectors.

TRAIN FOR PHARMA CURRICULUM:

The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003
Addressing Off-Label Promotion in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Basic Compliance Program Training for the Pharmaceutical Industry
Medicare/Medicaid 101 and Outpatient Prescription Drugs
PhRMA Code: Interactions with Healthcare Professionals
Principles of Good Clinical Practice: The Principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in Clinical Trials

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:

Corporate Governance and Compliance Program Oversight
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance for Pharmaceutical Organizations
Reimbursement Principles & Improper Pricing Practices
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
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 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