About Piasa

PIASA’s Role and Goals

PIASA’s Role

• Represent members and industry in dealing with government, business and professional organisations


• Promote and safeguard members interests in South Africa by striving to influence policy developments affecting the health sector


• Analyse and interpret trends (national & international) and the impact of changes to legislation on the industry


• Keep abreast of African and international policy through our representation as a member of the NEPAD Business Foundation and the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA)


• Keep members abreast of legal, labour, scientific, technical, economic and trade issues


• Provide relevant information and advice as appropriate

What are the Goals of PIASA?

• To promote the environment for the provision of quality medicines to all South Africans


• To sustain a favourable environment for the pharmaceutical industry locally


• To partner with government and the private sector


• To be a unifying force in helping find South African solutions to South Africa’s challenges in healthcare