Health and Pharmaceutical Law

Health and pharmaceutical law can be defined as a field that covers legal regulations related to the execution of health services and the production, distribution and use processes of drugs. This branch of law has been developed to improve the quality of health services, protect the rights of patients, ensure drug safety and increase the effectiveness of the health system.

Important topics related to health and pharmaceutical law:

1. Definition and Scope:

– Health and pharmaceutical law establishes the legal framework for health services and the production, distribution and consumption of medicines. In this area, the relations between health care providers, professionals and patients are regulated.

2. Health and Drug Policies:

– Health policies are the principles determined by the state on how to provide and manage health services. Pharmaceutical policies, on the other hand, focus on the procurement, licensing, and inspection processes of drugs.

3. Licensing of Medicines:

– New drugs must be approved by passing certain tests before they are put on the market. The pharmaceutical licensing process in Turkey is carried out by the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TITCK).

4. Clinical Trials:

– Clinical trials are conducted to determine the efficacy and safety of drugs. It is important that these researches are carried out in accordance with ethical rules and that the informed consent of the participants is obtained.

5. Patients’ Rights:

– Patients have rights such as benefiting from health services, receiving information, and refusing treatment. The protection of these rights should be ensured by health care providers.

6. Health Institutions and Responsibility:

– The responsibilities of healthcare institutions (hospitals, clinics, health centers, etc.) have been established to increase the safety of patients and the quality of health services.

7. Medical Devices:

– Licensing and inspection of medical devices is also an important part of health and pharmaceutical law. Medical devices must be used safely, as they can directly affect human health.

8. Market Research of Drugs:

– Pharmaceutical companies must observe certain legal limits when promoting drugs to consumers in line with their marketing strategies. In this context, misleading advertisements and promotions are prohibited.

9. Drug Safety:

– Side effects of drugs are monitored and reported regularly. Withdrawal procedures and drug monitoring programs are implemented to ensure the safety of drugs.

10. International Regulations:

– Health and pharmaceutical law is also regulated at the international level by various conventions and protocols (eg. World Health Organization, European Medicines Agency, etc.). These organizations promote cooperation between countries.

Health and pharmaceutical law regulates individuals’ access to health services and drug use, while at the same time aiming to protect public health. Legal regulations in this field should be applied meticulously and should be an important resource for improving the quality of health services.

There are different types of lawsuits in Intellectual Property Law and we provide professional services with nearly 20 years of experience in all of these cases.

As Terlemez Law Firm, some of the services we offer to our Domestic and Foreign Clients within the scope of Intellectual Property Law with our expert lawyer staff;

• Civil and criminal lawsuits that may be filed due to doctor’s errors
• Property practise compensation lawsuits
• Resolution of other contractual and administrative disputes arising from activities in the sector and follow-up of lawsuits,
• Compensation lawsuits arising from health and pharmaceutical law
• Follow-up of industrial property cases related to health and pharmaceutical law (mostly related to disputes arising from pharmaceutical patents and trademarks)
• Preparation of purchase and sale contracts for pharmaceutical raw materials and drug production and development contracts,
• Preparation of contracts for distributorship and clinical research,
• Providing legal services regarding the responsibility arising from the medical errors of the health personnel and the rights of patients and physicians,
• Providing consultancy services on the permit procedures of the Ministry of Health.