# Drug and Drug-Related Supply Promotion by Pharmaceutical Company Representatives at VA Facilities
> **US Department of Veterans Affairs** · Final rule. · Published 2012-03-05 · Effective 2012-04-04 · 77 FR 12997
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-5279
- **Category:** va-other
- **Agency:** US Department of Veterans Affairs
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 12997
- **CFR reference:** 38 CFR 1
- **Publication date:** 2012-03-05
- **Effective date:** 2012-04-04
## Abstract

This final rule amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations regarding access to VA facilities by pharmaceutical company representatives. The purposes of the rule are to reduce or eliminate any potential for disruption in the patient care environment, manage activities and promotions at VA facilities, and provide pharmaceutical company representatives with a consistent standard of permissible business practice at VA facilities. The amendments will facilitate mutually beneficial relationships between VA and pharmaceutical company representatives.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/03/05/2012-5279/drug-and-drug-related-supply-promotion-by-pharmaceutical-company-representatives-at-va-facilities)
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