On 19 December 1975, the Association’s name was changed to the Singapore Association of
Pharmaceutical Industries (SAPI) so as to encompass a wider spectrum of pharmaceutical related businesses into the Association, namely the trading houses, manufacturers, representative offices and pharmacies.

SAPI’s Role
As a body, SAPI:

• Supports legislation that seeks to improve the pharmaceutical trade in Singapore.
• Represents its members to the government on issues regarding laws/regulations that pertain to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Assists members in solving their problems in the industry like parallel imports, counterfeit products and patent infringements.
• Promotes ethical practices in order to improve the image and credibility of the industry and SAPI members through the voluntary acceptance and adherence to the SAPI Code of Marketing Practices
• Undertakes surveys which are of service to its members.
• Upgrades professional skills of medical representatives and staff of member companies by organising relevant training courses.
• Promotes goodwill, common understanding, close collaboration and rapport with the various medical and allied professional bodies.

International Affiliation
The pharmaceutical industry globally is represented by two non-governmental organisations. The prescription industry is represented worldwide by IFPMA (International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations). The OTC industry (over the counter proprietary medicines) is represented by WSMI (World Self-Medication Industry). SAPI has been a member of IFPMA since 1971.

Singapore Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (SAPI)
#02-13A/14 Manhattan House
Singapore 169876
Tel: +65 6738 0966
Fax: +65 6738 0977
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Website: www.sapi.org.sg