Promotional samples - Actions

Audit of subsidiaries to ensure compliance with rules governing sample distribution.

Subsidiaries are audited by the Quality and Compliance Department (Regulatory Affairs).

The outcome of audits is contained in a report that may be consulted by Group departments in charge of ensuring compliance with rules concerning promotional practices and training for teams in the field.

By performing these checks, sanofi-aventis wishes to ensure no samples are distributed without a prior request from physicians.