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FDA Confirms Plans to Issue Internet & Social Media Guidance in 2010

2010-02-25T11:24:00.000-08:00

A few weeks ago the FDA issued their Guidance Agenda for 2010 which listed, among other things, the plan to issue guidance for "Promotion of Prescription Drug Products Using Social Media Tools". At yesterday's DIA meeting in NYC DDMAC's Jean-Ah confirmed that this is in fact the plan.

REGISTRATION NOW FOR THE ELITE "SOCIAL MEDIA 2010 UN-CONFERENCE"

2010-02-19T02:29:00.000-08:00

SXSH is a day-long international social health un-conference encompassing all aspects of healthcare. Learn all about it at WWW.SXSH.ORG.

New International Social Health Un-conference Launched: "South by South Health"

2010-02-06T17:42:00.000-08:00

SXSH is a day-long international social health un-conference encompassing all aspects of healthcare. The event will have structured, previously announced presentations in the style of a TED conference, as well as an "un-conference" portion -- similar to PodCamp or HealthCamp -- where topics are decided by the participants. Learn more about it here.

Submit Suggestions for Health Central's #FDASM Research Project

2010-01-15T09:26:00.001-08:00

Now that the first phase of the FDA hearings about online pharmaceutical advertising is complete, Health Central is preparing to gather additional information about how consumers use advertising to learn about prescription medications as part of a research project that will help to inform their written comments, which are due to the FDA by February 28, 2010. Click here to learn more about this project and learn how you can help.

1.11.10: Support #FDASM by voting for @Skypen in Shorty Awards

2010-01-11T17:01:00.001-08:00

Show your support for http://www.fdasm.com by voting for @skypen in the Shorty Awards in the #innovation category. VOTE NOW.

1.4.2010: FDA posts presentations from public hearings

2010-01-04T18:18:00.000-08:00

Click here to view Presentations from Public Hearing on Promotion of FDA-Regulated Medical Products Using the Internet and Social Media Tools

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

2009-12-23T14:26:00.000-08:00

FDA responds to FDASM questions about "Next Steps".

12.9.09: New FDASM Chat Room Launched

2009-12-09T15:20:00.000-08:00

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

2009-12-08T06:40:00.000-08:00

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

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

2009-12-04T09:20:00.000-08:00

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

2009-12-03T10:02:00.000-08:00

"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

2009-12-03T08:11:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-12-03T08:00:00.000-08:00

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

2009-12-02T12:04:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-30T12:42:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-30T11:41:00.001-08:00

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

2009-11-26T15:56:00.000-08:00

(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

2009-11-26T09:09:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-26T09:08:00.001-08:00

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

2009-11-26T09:05:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-11-25T11:04:00.000-08:00

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?

2009-11-25T11:00:00.000-08:00

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.