Building a stronger reputation in the UK

The ABPI demonstrates the high standards we set ourselves and that society expects from us. We deliver quality services to support industry to meet the highest possible standards, including through our Code of Practice, Disclosure UK and the ABPI Exam. By demonstrating the role industry plays in supporting population health, the NHS and the UK economy, the ABPI tells the story of how our members transform the lives of millions of people across the UK.

The ABPI Code of Practice sets out the requirements the industry must comply with and supports companies’ commitment to self-regulation and to operate in a professional, ethical and transparent manner.

The relationship between the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare professionals (HCPs) and healthcare organisations (HCOs) plays a vital role in the development and delivery of life-enhancing and life-saving medicines.

The ABPI has implemented a new process to disclose on a voluntary basis any payments it makes.

Our member companies are already working on initiatives to reduce carbon emissions across their own operations and value chains. They are also investing in renewable electricity and energy efficiency measures, measures to recycle and cut water use and other projects which will impact positively on the environment.
ABPI-Ipsos Pharmaceutical Reputation Index
This study outlines some of the headlines and key insights from a year of research with the public, healthcare professionals and Members of Parliament to find out what they really think and feel about pharmaceutical companies in the UK.


Valuing Vaccines
The pharmaceutical industry is dedicated to developing effective vaccines that benefit people's health, the economy and society.
Vaccination has saved more lives and prevented more serious diseases than any other advance in recent medical history. It has also enabled the economy to thrive and reduced the burden on the NHS.
See why the work of the pharmaceutical industry is crucial to the health of the UK and rest of the world.