The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA) is a
trade association
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that represents internationally over 90
pharmaceutical companies
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and
associations around the world. IFPMA is based in
Geneva
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and is in official relations with the
United Nations
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where it contributes industry expertise to
global health
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discussions.
It was formed in 1968 and is based in
Geneva
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,
Switzerland
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.
In 2019, IFPMA released a strengthened
code of ethics
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and
professional standards
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NOS, which are appr ...
. Among the revisions to the code is a prohibition on gifts provided to healthcare professionals. The code revision has been followed by
Ethoscope – an open-source, continuously evolving resource that contains diverse guidance designed to keep pace with emerging developments.
The pharmaceutical industry contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (
SDGs
The ''2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development'', adopted by all United Nations (UN) members in 2015, created 17 world Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The aim of these global goals is "peace and prosperity for people and the planet" – wh ...
), in particular Goal 3 to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. Today over 35 IFPMA member companies contribute resources and know-how to SDG initiatives partnering with academia, development organizations, NGOs, foundations and other business sectors. There are over 250 collaborations that aim to strengthen health systems and expand quality healthcare access.
IFPMA works in partnership with other members of the global health community to achieve
Universal Health Coverage
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(UHC) targets and contribute to a world where no one is left behind in receiving the healthcare they need. A wide range of stakeholders across the public and private sectors have an opportunity to collaborate more closely to increase affordability of and access to essential medicines, and the low-cost, but highly effective, interventions and screenings.
Leadership
The President of IFPMA is Dr Thomas Schinecker, CEO, Roche Group. Robert M. Davis, Chairman and CEO of
Merck & Co., and Hiroyuki Okuzawa, President and CEO
Daiichi Sankyo serve as Vice-Presidents.
See also
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*European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations
Europe
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*Interpharma
Switzerland
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*Innovative Pharmaceutical Association
South Africa
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*The
Japan
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association
*Les entreprises du médicament
France
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[''LEEM'', https://www.ifpma.org/members/leem/]
References
External links
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Pharmacy-related professional associations