Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is an industry trade group composed of 54 biotechnology and biopharmaceutical research companies based in the United States. The groups that are members of PhRMA are dedicated to developing pharmaceutical products geared toward prolonging the lives of millions of people around the globe. PhRMA members have committed over $550 billion to research devoted to exploring new treatment and cure options for a variety of diseases and conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, cystic fibrosis, and Parkinson’s disease. The ultimate goal of PhRMA members is to provide ways to prolong and improve a patient’s quality of life via thoroughly researched and tested treatments and medications. PhRMA itself is a staunch advocate for encouraging public policies that support pharmaceutical research, ...