Press release 1 Sep 2012

Expanded IFPMA Code of Practice for pharmaceutical industry goes into effect around the world

Code covers all interactions with healthcare professionals, medical institutions, and patient organizations Code provides effective framework for ethical business practices Company and association members of IFPMA adopt updated standards Today the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) announced that its expanded Code of Practice is in effect around the world. Governing how companies...

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Press release 23 Jul 2012

Global pharmaceutical industry calls for broad-based cooperation to fight online sales of counterfeit medicines

Four major pharmaceutical associations issue joint policy statement to crack down on counterfeits from illicit Internet pharmacies and other sources Statement comes as the U.S. launches Center for Safe Internet Pharmacies (CSIP) initiative The global pharmaceutical industry unveiled recommendations today to tackle the growing public health threat of counterfeit or fake medicines. The industry’s call...

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Press release 23 Jul 2012

IFPMA, BIO and WADA advance anti-doping collaboration with the launch of 2 Fields 1 Goal campaign

The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), the global Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) today announced the launch of the 2 FIELDS 1 GOAL: Protecting the Integrity of Science and Sport campaign, that aims to achieve the goals of the Joint Declaration on Cooperation in the Fight against...

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Position paper 23 Jul 2012

Joint Industry Statement on Internet Sales and Access to Safe Medicines

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Press release 14 Jun 2012

New leaders appointed at the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations

Masafumi Nogimori and Stefan Oschmann become IFPMA Acting President and Acting Vice President respectively The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA) announced changes to its leadership team today. Mr. Masafumi Nogimori of Astellas Pharma Inc. becomes IFPMA Acting President while Dr. Stefan Oschmann of Merck KGaA becomes IFPMA Acting Vice President. These announcements...

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Press release 26 May 2012

Research-based pharmaceutical industry welcomes progress on key global health issues at World Health Assembly

International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations contributes to discussions during World Health Assembly Key issues include coordination of research and development for diseases of the developing world, vaccines, fake medicines, and neglected tropical diseases As one of the 189 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Federation...

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Statement 26 May 2012

WHA 65 agenda item 13.14 on consultative expert working group on research and development

IFPMA Statement, WHA 65, Item 13.14, Consultative expert working group on research and development: financing and coordination Delivered by Mario Ottiglio, Associate Director, Public Affairs & Global Health Policy  Thank you on behalf of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), for the opportunity to provide our perspective on this topic. We represent...

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Statement 26 May 2012

WHA 65 agenda item 13.11 on Elimination of Schistomiasis

IFPMA Statement, WHA 65, Item 13.11, Elimination of Schistomiasis Delivered by Mr Mario Ottiglio, Associate Director, Public Affairs and Global Health Policy  Thank you for the opportunity to input on the important discussions regarding the elimination of schistosomiasis. The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) represents leading research-based pharmaceutical companies as well as...

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Statement 26 May 2012

WHA 65 agenda item 13.13 on Substandard / spurious / falsely-labelled / falsified / counterfeit medical products

IFPMA Statement under WHA 65 agenda item 13.13 on Substandard / spurious / falsely-labelled / falsified / counterfeit medical products Delivered by Mr Mario Ottiglio, Associate Director, Public Affairs and Global Health Policy Thank you on behalf of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), for the opportunity to provide our perspective on...

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Statement 25 May 2012

WHA 65 agenda item 13.12 on Draft global vaccine action plan

IFPMA Statement under WHA 65 agenda item 13.12 on Draft global vaccine action plan  Thank you on behalf of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), for the opportunity to provide our perspective on issues related to global immunization. IFPMA represents the global R&D pharmaceutical industry, whose primary contribution to global health is...

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Press release 10 May 2012

New report offers a blueprint to boost research and development (R&D)

10 May 2012, Geneva – A new study was released today reviewing initiatives to encourage research and development (R&D) for diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases. The report, titled “Assembling the pharmaceutical R&D puzzle for needs in the developing world,” introduces a blueprint based on six enabling factors that comprise: identification...

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Video 19 Apr 2012

Biopharmaceutical innovation: the complexity of the R&D process

Presentation by Dr. Markus Boehringer, Head of External Innovation & Alliances CVM Diseases, F. Hoffmann-La Roche. Geneva Pharma Forum on Biopharmaceutical Innovation. 17 April 2012 at WIPO

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