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About the ABPI
About the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI)
The ABPI exists to make the UK the best place in the world to research, develop and access medicines and vaccines to improve patient care.
We represent companies of all sizes which invest in making and discovering medicines and vaccines to enhance and save the lives of millions of people around the world.
Our members and affiliates include established research-based pharmaceutical companies, specialist service providers that support pharmaceutical R&D, and organisations that work and interact with the pharmaceutical industry in the UK.
We work in partnership with the government, regulators, and the NHS, enabling patients to access new and effective treatments and vaccines more quickly.
We collaborate with our partners across the life sciences ecosystem to make the UK an attractive location to invest and scale.
The ABPI exists to make the UK the best place in the world to research, develop and access medicines and vaccines to improve patient care.
We represent companies of all sizes which invest in making and discovering medicines and vaccines to enhance and save the lives of millions of people around the world.
Our members and affiliates include established research-based pharmaceutical companies, specialist service providers that support pharmaceutical R&D, and organisations that work and interact with the pharmaceutical industry in the UK.
We work in partnership with the government, regulators, and the NHS, enabling patients to access new and effective treatments and vaccines more quickly.
We collaborate with our partners across the life sciences ecosystem to make the UK an attractive location to invest and scale.
We work to improve access to new medicines and vaccines so everyone in the UK can access the latest treatments.
We work to build a thriving UK environment to research, develop, and manufacture new medicines and vaccines.
We work to enhance the reputation of our industry by setting the highest ethical standards and communicating the benefits our members bring to patients, the NHS and the UK economy.
We work to ensure the UK continues to play a positive role on the global stage defending intellectual property and supporting cooperation on research and international issues.
We work to enhance how health data can transform medicines development and improve patient care.
We work with our members to champion industry, NHS and patient organisation partnerships.
What we do
We work to improve access to new medicines and vaccines so everyone in the UK can access the latest treatments.
We work to build a thriving UK environment to research, develop, and manufacture new medicines and vaccines.
We work to enhance the reputation of our industry by setting the highest ethical standards and communicating the benefits our members bring to patients, the NHS and the UK economy.
We work to ensure the UK continues to play a positive role on the global stage defending intellectual property and supporting cooperation on research and international issues.
We work to enhance how health data can transform medicines development and improve patient care.
We work with our members to champion industry, NHS and patient organisation partnerships.
Frequently asked questions about the ABPI
What is the ABPI and what does it do?
The ABPI is the trade association representing companies that research, develop and supply medicines in the UK. Founded in 1891, it brings together around 120 large and small biopharmaceutical companies.
Who can be a member of the ABPI?
Membership is open to companies across three categories: full members, research affiliate members, and general affiliate members.
Who sets standards for the pharmaceutical industry in the UK?
The ABPI Code of Practice sets clear ethical guidelines for interactions between pharmaceutical companies, healthcare professionals, patient organisations and the public. It is administered independently by the Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA).
How does the pharmaceutical industry work with government and the NHS?
The ABPI represents its member companies to government departments, regulators and NHS bodies — supporting faster patient access to new medicines and contributing to policy on pricing, research investment and competitiveness.
How does the ABPI fit into the broader life sciences ecosystem?
The ABPI works alongside a range of UK and international organisations representing different parts of the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector.
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:
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Improving access to new medicines and vaccines so everyone in the UK can get the latest treatments.
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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.
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Enhancing reputation by demonstrating the high ethical standards we set ourselves and that society expects from us.
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Working in partnership with Government, the NHS and the life science community
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Providing UK leadership to drive global medicines policy.
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Improving how health data can transform medicine development and improve patient care.
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Representing our members, using their insight and experience to tell the story of how they change the lives of millions of people every day.
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 ABPI