Forum Update: Supporting Community-Led Discussion
The forum was created as a space for shared learning and peer support, and as the community grows, we want to lean more fully into that purpose.
Going forward, PAAB will be taking a more listening-first role in forum discussions. Rather than responding immediately to every question, we’ll be encouraging members to engage with one another, share experiences, and help build collective understanding. PAAB will continue to monitor conversations and will step in to:
- Correct any misunderstandings
- Provide guidance when questions remain unanswered after a few days
- Support discussions where official clarification is needed
Our goal is to foster a collaborative, trusted community where knowledge is shared and strengthened by everyone’s contributions.
Thank you for being part of the conversation.
31 - Where can I find good samples of detail aid online?
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Advertising of prescription drugs beyond name price and quantity to the general public is prohibited by law in Canada. Therefore, it would be difficult to find such material on an open web-site. Individual companies have password protected sites for promotion to health professionals. You would need a health professional to help you gain access or company permission on an exceptional basis. Also, the Ontario Medical Asssociation is launching their OMD web portal and pharma companies can put promotional detail aids on that site with access being restricted to registered physician members. You can see promotional material on U.S. based pharmaceutical company sites. We cannot speak to the quality of that material because they would not have been reviewed by the PAAB.
