Useful links
- Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI)
Represents the medical technology sector in the UK.
www.abhi.org.uk/
- Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI)
Represents the manufacturers of prescription medicines.
www.abpi.org.uk
- British Association of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers
www.bapw.net
- British Generic Manufacturers Association (BGMA)
www.britishgenerics.co.uk
- Consumer Health Information Centre
PAGB-run website providing advice on treating everyday healthcare problems.
www.chic.org.uk
- Cosmetic, Toiletry Perfumery Association (CTPA)
www.ctpa.org.uk
- Department of Health
www.dh.gov.uk
- European Medicines Agency (EMEA)
The European medicines regulatory body.
www.emea.europa.eu
- European Self-medication Industry (AESGP)
Represents the European self-medication industry. PAGB is a member.
www.aesgp.be
- Health Supplements Information Service (HSIS)
PAGB-run website providing accurate and balanced information on vitamins, minerals and food supplements.
www.hsis.org
- Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
The UK medicines regulatory body.
www.mhra.gov.uk
- Self Care Forum
Set up by the Department of Health to further the reach of self care and embed it into everyday life.
www.selfcareforum.org/
- SymphonyIRI Group
Collects market data on over-the-counter medicines.
www.symphonyiri.co.uk
- World Health Organisation (WHO)
www.who.int/home-page
- World Self-medication industry (WSMI)
The world federation promoting better health through self-medication. PAGB is a member.
www.wsmi.org
- Yellow Card scheme
For reporting suspected side effects to any medication.
www.yellowcard.gov.uk
