Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
- Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) is the trade association for companies in the UK producing prescription medicines. This is the British equivalent of PhRMA, however the member companies research, develop, manufacture and supply medicines prescribed through the National Health Service. The head office is in London and there are two regional offices in Cardiff and Edinburgh.
The ABPI provides complimentary resources for schools in UK to promote links between school science subjects and their applications in industrial research [http://www.abpischools.org.uk/default.asp] . The association also sponsors booklets on a range of conditions, aimed at patients, carers and healthcare professionals. In addition, the association has lobbied for the UK government to adopt the European Union directive on biotechnology research.
ee also
*List of pharmaceutical companies
*List of pharmaceutical manufacturers in the United Kingdom
*List of pharmacy organizations in the United Kingdom
External links
* [http://www.abpi.org.uk/ Association for the British Pharmacetical Industry (ABPI) Website]
* [http://www.abpischools.org.uk/ ABPI Resources for Schools Website]
* [http://www.abpicareers.org.uk/ ABPI Careers in the Pharmaceutical Industry Website]
* [http://www.corporatewatch.org/?lid=397 Profile of ABPI on Corporate Watch Website]
Wikimedia Foundation.
2010.
Look at other dictionaries:
pharmaceutical industry — Producers of pharmaceuticals, substances used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and the modification of organic functions. The earliest records of medicinal plants and minerals are those of the ancient Chinese, Hindu, and… … Universalium
Pharmaceutical industry — The pharmaceutical industry develops, produces, and markets drugs licensed for use as medications.[1] Pharmaceutical companies are allowed to deal in generic and/or brand medications and medical devices. They are subject to a variety of laws and… … Wikipedia
Industry trade group — An industry trade group, also known as a trade association, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry. An industry association participates in public relations activities such as advertising,… … Wikipedia
Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain — The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB) was formerly the statutory regulatory and professional body for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in England, Scotland and Wales. In September 2010, the regulatory powers of the Society … Wikipedia
List of pharmacy organizations in the United Kingdom — This article is a list of pharmacy organisations in the United Kingdom. NOTOC ListA*Academic Pharmacy Group *Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences *Advisory Group on the Reform of the NHS (Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 1992 *All Party… … Wikipedia
Chemical Industries Association — Abbreviation CIA Legal status Not for profit organisation Purpose/focus Chemical engineering and pharmaceutical companies in the UK Location Kings Buildings, Smith Square, London, SW1P 3JJ … Wikipedia
The China Study (book) — The China Study: Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, and Long Term Health … Wikipedia
The Holocaust — Holocaust and Shoah redirect here. For other uses, see Holocaust (disambiguation) and Shoah (disambiguation). Selection on … Wikipedia
Technological and industrial history of the United States — The technological and industrial history of the United States describes the United States emergence as one of the largest nations in the world as well as the most technologically powerful nation in the world. The availability of land and labor,… … Wikipedia
Business and Industry Review — ▪ 1999 Introduction Overview Annual Average Rates of Growth of Manufacturing Output, 1980 97, Table Pattern of Output, 1994 97, Table Index Numbers of Production, Employment, and Productivity in Manufacturing Industries, Table (For Annual… … Universalium
