Our Mission
The ABPI exists to make the UK the best place in the world to research, develop and use new medicines and vaccines. We represent companies of all sizes who invest in discovering the medicines of the future.
Our members supply cutting edge treatments that improve and save the lives of millions of people. We work in partnership with Government and the NHS so patients can get new treatments faster and the NHS can plan how much it spends on medicines.
We work with members in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Our strategy
Medicines and vaccines are transforming our lives like never before. We want the UK to be the best place in the world to research, develop and use the medicines and vaccines of the future. To do this, we focus on:
- Improving access to new medicines and vaccines so everyone in the UK can get the latest treatments.
- Building a thriving environment for medicine discovery so the UK can be the best place in the world to research and develop new medicines and vaccines.
- Enhancing reputation by demonstrating the high ethical standards we set ourselves and that society expects from us.
- Working in partnership with Government, the NHS and the life science community
- Providing UK leadership to drive global medicines policy.
- Improving how health data can transform medicine development and improve patient care
- Representing our members, using their insight and experience to tell the story of how they change the lives of millions of people every day.
Our leadership
Biographies from the ABPI President, members of the ABPI Leadership Team and the Directors of the devolved nations.
Our Leadership TeamOur Board
As a member organisation, we are led by our members who are actively involved in all the core areas of our activity, as well as helping to form the strategy and direction for the ABPI.
The ABPI BoardThe ABPI’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
Creating diverse and inclusive workplaces that deliver innovations to improve the lives of everyone in the UK is critical if we are to deliver on our mission.
Read the ABPI’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
Jobs at the ABPI
People who work for the ABPI make a difference. We are at the heart of a multi-billion pound pharmaceutical industry. Roles at the ABPI range from close liaison with Government and the NHS to working with education organisations and the media.
Jobs at the ABPIOur devolved nations teams
ABPI Cymru Wales was established in 2003 in response to the evolving distinctiveness of the health agenda in Wales. It supports the work of the ABPI Cymru Wales Industry Group (WIG), a collaboration of ABPI members with a declared interest in Wales.
ABPI Northern Ireland was established in 2008 to support the development of life sciences in Northern Ireland and to ensure that the benefits of biomedical innovation are brought rapidly to patients.
ABPI Scotland was established at the reconvening of the Scottish Parliament in 1999. The ABPI Scotland team works to represent the interests of our member companies to stakeholders here in Scotland.
ABPI Group
Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA)
The Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA) was established by The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry to operate the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry independently of the ABPI.
The PMCPA is a division of the ABPI which is a company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales no 09826787 and its registered office is at 2nd Floor Goldings House, Hay’s Galleria, 2 Hay’s Lane, London, SE1 2HB.
Office of Health Economics (OHE)
The purpose of the Office of Health Economics (OHE) is to advance the education of the public in general/health care payers/policy makers (and particularly patients and healthcare professionals) on the subject of health economics and healthcare policy.
The OHE is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (registered number 09848965) and its registered office is at 2nd Floor Goldings House, Hay’s Galleria, 2 Hay’s Lane, London, SE1 2HB.