The ABPI Code in a Day

Thursday 2 October 2025
10:00 - 16:00

This introductory level workshop will take you on a scenic journey through the entire ABPI Code in a single day. Your tour leader, Code expert trainer Sharon McCullough, is on hand throughout to show you the sights and help you navigate the terrain.

This virtual tour will be held on Zoom, with regular breaks throughout the day, a 1 hour lunch stop, and opportunities to explore individually and in small groups.

Your host will be Sharon McCullough a pharmaceutical physician and trainer with more than 25 years of experience of working with the ABPI Code of Practice. She provides Code consultancy services to a range of clients, including medical signatory services, Code training, and signatory development and assessment. Sharon has a post-graduate teaching qualification and provides engaging, ‘brain friendly’ workshops that aim to illuminate all corners of the Code.

What you will learn

  • Background to the ABPI code and how it works
  • What the sections and clauses cover
  • How the Code impacts on company activities

Who should attend?

  • Anyone needing an introduction to the Code
  • Physicians new to medical affairs
  • Company staff working with the Code
  • Anyone who wants a basic Code refresher

Meet your host

Sharon McCullough
Dr Sharon McCullough FFPM

Recent blog

Code blog

Sharon gives an overview of the Five changes to look our for in the new ABPI Code

Details

This event will take place on:

Thursday 2 October 2025 10:00-16:00

Price options:

FPM Members £250*

Non-Members £350

*To see members only tickets please login to My FPM and then book.

Booking closes at 12:00pm the day before the event date.
Please see our booking terms and conditions and our privacy policy
Reduced rates are available for FPM members who fulfil one of the following criteria: PMST trainees, People from low and lower-middle income countries, Unemployed, Part-time employed (earning less than £15,000 per year), People on Parental Leave, Junior Doctors. Contact training@fpm.org.uk to find out more.

CPD Credits

If you attend this course you can use it as CPD for your appraisal.

To do so you’ll need to provide:

  • evidence (certificate of attendance), and
  • reflection, specifically a couple of paragraphs on what you learnt, what effect it will have on your current practice and how it relates to Good Medical Practice.

Upload these into your portfolio and self-allocate your CPD points at 0.25 credits per 15 mins.

Approve for CPD

 

Contact:

Training@fpm.org.uk

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