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# AbbVie Executive Under Scrutiny for Foreign Doctor Trips

The Indian government is considering action against the executive who signed a self-declaration for AbbVie Healthcare India, a subsidiary of American pharmaceutical giant AbbVie. The company is facing scrutiny for sponsoring foreign trips for 30 doctors, potentially violating the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) rules.

The UCPMP code requires companies to obtain prior approval from the government for sponsoring medical and health professionals on foreign trips. A violation of this rule could result in penalties for both the company and the doctors involved.

The government is particularly interested in taking action against the AbbVie executive who signed the self-declaration, which is a commitment to abide by the marketing practices code. This declaration is mandatory for all pharmaceutical companies operating in India.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) is also considering taking action against the doctors who participated in the AbbVie-sponsored trips. The NMC has the authority to suspend or revoke the medical licenses of doctors who violate ethical guidelines.

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