1. How many staff have accepted gifts from the pharmaceutical industry in any form or nature?

Tom sellers made this Official Information request to South Canterbury District Health Board

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From: Tom sellers

Dear South Canterbury District Health Board,
This is a request for information, made under the provisions of ss 4 and 5 of the Official Information Act 1982 (“the Act”). I therefore would like the following information;

1. How many staff have accepted gifts from the pharmaceutical industry in any form or nature?
2. What is the level of influence of the pharmaceutical industry on the New Zealand medical profession?
3. What is the relationship between your DHB and the pharmaceutical industry.

Please CONFIRM receipt of this email to prevent unnecessary follow-up emails and extensions being requested.
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Yours faithfully,

Tom sellers

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From: Nicola Prue
South Canterbury District Health Board


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Please see OIA response attached.

 

I would appreciate confirmation you have received this response.

 

Many thanks,

 

 

Nicola Prue

Communications Manager

 

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