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12 October 2017
[Reference 010]
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SDI Limited
That in advertising literature associated with its “End of Year Specials” email promotion in June 2017, SDI Limited was promoting therapeutic products in a manner alleged to be inconsistent with the Code. Specifically, if a dental professional purchased products they were eligible to receive (by means other than purchase) goods in the form of Apple computing products including an iWatch, iPhone, iPad or Macbook with the value of the good(s) rising in a manner that was commensurate with the value of the dental products purchase. [Read More]
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The activity, the subject of the complaint, was not inconsistent with the Code — Determined on appeal. [Read More] |
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12 October 2017
[Reference 010] |
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Geistlich Pharma Australia
That in advertising literature associated with its “Shape Up Your Practice” competition through June – September 2017, Geistlich Pharma Australia was conducting the competition in a manner alleged to be inconsistent with the Code. Specifically, a requirement of entry into the competition was the ordering of therapeutic products. [Read More]
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The complaint was upheld and in circumstances where the competition has ceased, and Geistlich Pharma Australia had committed to discontinuing the campaign, no penalty was applied. It was noted that Geistlich Pharma Australia acknowledged and apologised for the oversight in conducting the competition in a manner inconsistent with the Code. [Read More]
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9 March 2017
[Reference 009] |
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Henry Schein Halas
That in advertising literature associated with its July/ August 2016 sales, Henry Schein Halas was promoting therapeutic products in a manner alleged to be inconsistent with the Code. Specifically, if a dental professional purchased products they were eligible to receive (by means other than purchase) white goods including a juicer, cooker, air fryer and air purifier with the value of the good(s) rising in a manner that was commensurate with the value of the dental products purchase. [Read More]
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The complaint was upheld and Henry Schein Halas were instructed to discontinue promotional activities of this nature. [Read More]
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9 Mar 2017
[Reference: 008] |
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SDI Limited
That in advertising literature associated with its November/December 2016 sales, SDI Limited was promoting therapeutic products in a manner alleged to be inconsistent with the Code. Specifically, if a dental professional purchased products they were eligible to receive (by means other than purchase) goods in the form of Apple computing products including an iWatch, iPhone, iPad or Macbook with the value of the good(s) rising in a manner that was commensurate with the value of the dental products purchase. [Read More]
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The complaint was upheld and SDI were instructed to discontinue promotional activities of this nature. [Read More]
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9 Mar 2017
[Reference: 007]
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Independent Dental Supplies
That in advertising literature associated with its December 2016 (Online and print special catalogue, page 2) sales, Independent Dental Supplies was promoting therapeutic products in a manner alleged to be inconsistent with the Code. Specifically, if a dental professional purchased products they were eligible to receive (by means other than purchase) gift cards with the value of the gift card rising in a manner that was commensurate with the value of the dental products purchase. [Read More]
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The complaint was upheld and Independent Dental Supplies were instructed to discontinue promotional activities of this nature. [Read More]
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9 Mar 2017
[Reference: 006]
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Independent Dental Supplies
That in advertising literature associated with its December 2016 (Online and print specials catalogue, page 35) sales, Independent Dental Supplies was promoting therapeutic products in a manner alleged to be inconsistent with the Code. Specifically, a dental professional purchases small equipment they were eligible to receive a discount in the form of dental goods, that is an ESCom Starter Kit (ie. a medical device and not consumer goods). [Read More]
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The activity, the subject of the compliant, was not inconsistent with the Code. [Read More]
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9 March 2017
[Reference: 005]
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Henry Schein Halas
That in advertising literature associated with its June, November and December 2016 sales, Henry Schein Halas was promoting therapeutic products in a manner alleged to be inconsistent with the Code. Specifically, if a dental professional purchases consumables and small equipment they were eligible to receive a gift in the form of white goods, home entertainment products and computing products with the value of the gift rising in a manner that was commensurate with amount of money spent. [Read More]
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The activity, the subject of the complaint, was not inconsistent with the Code. [Read More] |
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9 Mar 2017
[Reference: 004]
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SDI Limited
That in advertising literature associated with its March 2016 sales, SDI Limited was promoting therapeutic products in a manner alleged to be inconsistent with the Code. Specifically, if a dental professional purchased products they were eligible to receive (by means other than purchase) goods in the form of Apple computing products including an iWatch, iPhone, iPad or Macbook with the value of the good(s) rising in a manner that was commensurate with the value of the dental products purchase. [Read More]
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The activity, the subject of the complaint, was not inconsistent with the Code. [Read More] |
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2 Nov 2016
[Reference: 003]
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Henry Schein Halas
That in advertising literature associated with its May and June 2016 sales, Henry Schein Halas was promoting therapeutic products in a manner alleged to be inconsistent with the Code. Specifically, if a dental professional purchases consumables and small equipment they were eligible to receive a gift in the form of white goods, home entertainment products and computing products including a Macbook with the value of the gift rising in a manner that was commensurate with amount of money spent. [Read More]
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The activity, the subject of the complaint, was not inconsistent with the Code. [Read More] |
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2 Nov 2016
[Reference: 002]
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Member:
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Henry Schein Halas
That in advertising literature associated with its March 2016 sales, Henry Schein Halas was promoting therapeutic products in a manner alleged to be inconsistent with the Code. Specifically, if a dental professional purchases consumables and small equipment they were eligible to receive a gift in the form of white goods, home entertainment products and computing products including a Macbook with the value of the gift rising in a manner that was commensurate with amount of money spent. [Read More]
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The activity, the subject of the complaint, was not inconsistent with the Code. [Read More] |
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9 May 2016
[Reference: 001]
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SDI Limited
That in advertising literature associated with its November and December 2015 sales, SDI Limited was promoting therapeutic products in a manner alleged to be inconsistent with the Code. Specifically, if a dental professional purchased products they were eligible to receive a gift in the form of Apple computing products including an iWatch, iPhone, iPad or Macbook with the value of the gift rising in a manner that was commensurate with the value of the purchase. [Read More]
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Determination:
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The activity, the subject of the complaint, was not in breach of the Code. [Read More] |
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