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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 [1]. 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.
See also
- List of pharmaceutical companies
- List of pharmaceutical manufacturers in the United Kingdom
- List of pharmacy organizations in the United Kingdom
External links
- Association for the British Pharmacetical Industry (ABPI) Website
- ABPI Resources for Schools Website
- ABPI Careers in the Pharmaceutical Industry Website
- Profile of ABPI on Corporate Watch Website
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