Interview with Stephen Whitehead, Chief Executive Officer, Association of the…
What are the priorities on your agenda as the new head of ABPI considering the successes and difficulties the association has experienced in the past? If you look at the…
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Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) is the trade association for more than 70 companies in the UK producing prescription medicines. Its member companies research, develop, manufacture and supply more than 80 per cent of the medicines prescribed through the National Health Service (NHS).
The ABPI also represents companies engaged in the research and/or development of medicines for human use. In addition, its general affiliate membership is for all other organisations with an interest in the pharmaceutical industry.
The ABPI’s mission’s to represent the pharmaceutical industry operating in the United Kingdom in a way that:
x Assures patients access to the best available medicine
x Creates a favourable political and economic environment
x Encourges innovative research and development
x Affords fair commercial returns
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