It is appropriate to provide occasional in-office or in-hospital meals to healthcare professionals (HCPs) and their staff attending presentations, provided the presentations offer scientific or educational value. An in-office meal may include any consumable items such as refreshments, snacks, or a cup of coffee. These modest food items should be reasonably expected to be consumed during the presence of a
Bausch + Lomb sales colleague and are not intended to stock the office before or after a visit. Offering an occasional beverage, snack, or meal is acceptable as long as the quantity is consistent with what would typically be consumed during a standard sales visit. For instance, providing a modest amount of coffee to accompany a breakfast or lunch program is appropriate, but supplying the office with ongoing coffee provisions is not permitted.
The cost of a modest in-office or in-hospital meal should not exceed $25 per person for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or per person for snacks. This limit includes incidental expenses such as tax, tip, and delivery. Note that snacks do not count toward the limit on the number of meals provided to an HCP.
Alcohol is not allowed during in-office or in-hospital meals, even if served alongside a lunch or dinner program.
All attendees at in-office or out-of-office meals should have a legitimate professional interest in the topic of discussion at the meal. Attendees who are not Bausch + Lomb Colleagues should independently qualify as an HCP within the approved target audience. Spouses/partners, family members or other guests who are not HCPs with a legitimate professional interest in the business discussion may not attend a business meal. This policy applies even if the HCP pays for the guest or if the Colleague does not seek reimbursement from the Bausch + Lomb for the cost of the guest’s meal. Thorough and accurate documentation of all attendees is mandatory.
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