FDA Regulations on Social Media and Internet Communications

• By: Staff Editor
• Date: May 24, 2017
• Source: http://www.fda.gov

FDA Regulations on Social Media and Internet Communications

The advancements in the technology and, in particular, the development of the digital technology have made a remarkable impact in the area of communication in the past decade. Nowadays, even the patients and healthcare providers are using social media and other internet sources to get information about FDA regulated products.

Thus the online information provided by the manufacturers and their representatives about the products should be clear, accurate and non-misleading. In line with these requirements, the US FDA, in June 2014, has issued two draft guidance documents concerning the use of social media for promotion and advertising purposes of drug and devices.

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