The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Medicines 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.

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Guidance for conferences and events in the UK: ABPI Code of Practice requirements

This clarifies the ABPI Code requirements for conferences and events, helps all relevant stakeholders operate in a Code-compliant, professional and ethical manner.

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2024 ABPI Code of Practice – new resources

The PMCPA has published new webinars and e-learning to aid understanding of the 2024 ABPI Code of Practice.

Visit the PMCPA website for new webinars and e-learning
2024 ABPI Code of Practice – new resources

Partnering for progress: a data-driven analysis of NHS-industry partnerships

This world-first research  aims to systematically measure how NHS-industry partnerships support improved patient outcomes using data from across the NHS. 

Read our report on partnering for progress: a data-driven analysis of NHS-industry partnerships
Partnering for progress: a data-driven analysis of NHS-industry partnerships

Lives Lived Well

From patients and their loved ones to those working within the pharmaceutical industry in the UK, we share a common goal: Lives Lived Well.

Find out more about our Lives Lived Well campaign
Lives Lived Well

Key facts and figures for the pharmaceutical industry in the UK

£46.7bn

Turnover [6]

£9bn

investment in UK R&D (more than UKRI’s entire annual budget) [3]

£17.6bn

direct Gross Value Added (GVA) [1]