Most general practitioners (GPs) say they only accept drug samples to use as emergency medication during night calls. If the samples are used only in this way, it would be acceptable for doctors to receive them as long as they meet section 6.8 in 2002 MCI Regulations (Code of conduct).
Doctors must store the samples in line with their marketing authorisations and must make sure that all relevant safety and quality measures are in place to maintain the safety, quality and effectiveness of the drugs.
