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Who we are

The Pharmaceutical Industry Association of South Africa (PIASA) is a trade association of companies involved in the manufacture and/or marketing of prescription medicines in South Africa.

Membership is voluntary and includes a broad representation of foreign multinational pharmaceutical companies and local companies, both large and small. PIASA currently represents approximately 32% of the total private sector pharmaceutical market in South Africa.

The members of PIASA aim to bring the best medicines to the South African market. PIASA companies are important members of the South African business community, marketing medicines, including both innovative and generic medicines, to the health professions. In addition to promoting and safeguarding the interests of members PIASA provides a service to the public as well as the general medical and healthcare community.

Mission

To sustain a favourable environment for the continued development of the pharmaceutical industry in South Africa as it strives to increase access to quality medicines, with the ultimate aim of saving lives and improving the quality of life for all South Africans

Values

Members of PIASA subscribe to the following values:

• Respect for intellectual property rights
• Commitment to good corporate governance
• Commitment to the Code of Marketing Practice
• Adherence to best practice in manufacturing, clinical research, distribution and regulatory affairs.

Profile

• Pharmaceutical trade organisation - voluntary membership.
• Members comprise research based multinational, local/generic and empowerment pharmaceutical companies operating in SA.
• 20 members
• 32% Private Sector Market Share
• Represents South Africa internationally as a member of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA).