12.23.09: FDA Responds to FDASM Community Questions about "Next Steps"

FDA responds to FDASM questions about "Next Steps".

12.9.09: New FDASM Chat Room Launched

If you wish to have more in-depth discussions on any topic related to FDASM, feel free to use our free chat room anytime, invite anyone you want! Click here to go there now.

12.8.2009: Transcripts from public hearings added

The transcripts from the FDA public hearings are now available in PDF format.

• Click here for Day 1
• Click here for Day 2

12.4.09: Added linked to Regulations.gov docket for public comments

Comments are starting to appear in the regulations.gov docket folder. We have added a permanent link to the docket for your convenience in the left-hand navigation.

Click here to view the docket now.

12.3.09: ePharma Pioneer Podcast at 2PM EST today on Pharma & Search Ads

"Search Advertising Options for Pharma Between Now & When FDA Issues New Guidance". John Mack will host Klick Pharma's Julie Batten to discuss search advertising best practices and options for pharma marketers during the period leading up to the much-anticipated new FDA guidelines. Click here to learn more.

12.3.09: eXL Pharma to host panel of experts in a 2-hour Webinar on Dec 15 to discuss FDASM

eXL Pharma announces it will host a panel of industry experts in a webinar titled "Interpreting The November FDA Hearings On Social Media" on December 15, 2009 from 2-4 PM EST. Click here to learn more about this event.

For a complete list of all events (past, present, and future) related to FDASM, click here.

12.3.09: Three new companies join the FDASM movement!

For a complete list of supporters, click here. If you would like to show your support for the movement via a logo on this site, Simply TWEET the following words "@skypen: I want to join the movement at http://www.fdasm.com #fdasm" and I will contact you for a logo & link.

12.2.09: MM&M Webcast on FDA Hearings

Medical Marketing & Media's executive editor Marc Iskowitz hosts Wego Health's Jack Barrette, John Kamp, and Klick Pharma's Julie Batten in a webcast titled "Life After the FDA Social Media Hearings: Applying the rules today" (sponsored by Klick Pharma).

Click here to watch now.

11.30.09: List of Questions for the FDA Now Available

Please provide comments/input to the list of questions we have collected. These questions will be passed on to the FDA within the next several days: List of questions.

If you have additional questions to add, please take this survey.

11.30.2009: Complete List of FDASM-Related Stories from Pharma Marketing News

In the "Partner Resources" below we have added a complete list of blogs, newsletters, and podcasts related to FDASM from Pharma Marketing News (John Mack, @pharmaguy).

Click here to access the list.

11.26.09: Blogtalk Radio w/John Mack

(Recorded 11/17/09) Speakers, attendees and ePharma Pioneer Club members discuss the key takeaways of FDA's November 12-13 public hearing on the use of social media by the pharmaceutical industry. What key points were made? What questions were asked by FDA? What are the next steps?

Click here to listen to the podcast.

11.26.09: Updated FDASM.com Navigation

We have updated the left-navigation of this Web site in highlight key content, and provide new features:

• Information for submitting written comments to the FDA
• RSS feed highlighting latest Web site updates
• Current & Upcoming Events are now listed under "Helpful Links & Resources"

11.26.09: New PDF summarizing Reed Smith's POV on FDA Hearings

FDA's Emerging Internet Policy: Themes And Recommendations From Public Hearing on Promotion of FDA-Regulated Medical Products Using the Internet and Social Media Tools.

Click here to download the PDF.

11.26.09: New articles added

FDA's Emerging Internet Policy: Themes And Recommendations From Public Hearing on Promotion of FDA-Regulated Medical Products Using the Internet and Social Media Tools, written by Areta Kupchyk, Kevin Madagan, and Paul Sheives.

Click here to view.

11.25.09: Mobile version now available!

We have created a mobile version of the FDASM Web site. This version is compatible with iPhone, Android, Blackberry, and any other mobile device that can view standard HTML pages. Enjoy!

Click here for m.fdasm.com.

11.24.09: Questions for the FDA?

Everyone wants to know what happens next as the FDA deliberates what, if any, guidance it should draft regarding the regulation of Rx drug and device promotion on the Internet and social media. We have launched a survey to gather your questions.

Click here to get started.