Business FAQ
U.S. Trade Associations
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Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA)Represents the leading manufacturers and distributors of nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and nutritional supplements. Select Press Room, then Statistics to view OTC-related statistics and information about drugs that have switched from prescription to OTC status
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Drug Information Association (DIA)Professional association for those involved in the discovery, development, regulation, surveillance, or marketing of pharmaceuticals or related products. Site includes a contract services organization (CSO) directory of American and Canadian CSOs by service (e.g. clinical R&D, efficacy studies).
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Association for Accessible MedicineRepresents the manufacturers and distributors of finished generic pharmaceutical products, manufacturers and distributors of bulk active pharmaceutical chemicals, and suppliers of other goods and services to the generic pharmaceutical industry.
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Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)Represents the leading U.S. pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies. Publishes regular profiles and reports about the state of the industry.
International Trade Associations
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Association of the British Pharmaceutical IndustryTrade association for more than 75 companies in the UK producing prescription medicines.
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European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA)Represents the research-based pharmaceutical industry operating in Europe. Membership includes 30 national pharmaceutical associations and 46 pharma companies. Publications section includes Pharma Industry in Figures back to 1998, as well as topical reports.
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International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA)Represents national industry associations and companies from both developed and developing countries. Member companies of the IFPMA are research-based pharmaceutical, biotech, and vaccine companies.
Pharmacy Associations
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Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)U.S. association representing pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
Business Research Librarian
Marcella Barnhart
Contact:
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Van Pelt/Dietrich Library Center
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2nd floor, room 256
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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3420 Walnut Street
2nd floor, room 256
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-8755
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