Persons who prescribe, dispense, use or purchase for this purpose prescription medicinal products, and organisations employing such persons shall not claim, be promised or accept any undue advantage for themselves or for the benefit of a third party. Similarly, it is forbidden to offer, promise or grant an undue advantage to any such person or organisation for their benefit or for the benefit of a third party.
The following are not regarded as undue advantages:
advantages of modest value which are of relevance to medical or pharmaceutical practice;
support for research, education and training, provided that certain criteria are met;
compensation for equivalent services in return, in particular for those provided in connection with orders and deliveries of therapeutic products;
price discounts or refunds granted on medical purchases, provided they have no influence on the choice of treatment.
The Federal Council shall regulate the details. It may extend the applicability of paragraphs 1 and 2 to other categories of therapeutic products.
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