Membership

We are the only trade association representing the interests of manufacturers of branded OTC medicines, self-care medical devices and food supplements in the UK.

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PAGB membership

When you join PAGB, you become part of the collective and expert voice representing and promoting the consumer healthcare sector’s interests and reputation.

What we offer our members

We are the only trade association representing the interests of manufacturers of branded OTC medicines, self-care medical devices and food supplements in the UK. Our range of services are designed to assist you in the day to day running of your organisation, while we advocate at a policy level to promote your interests.

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Find out about our memberships

Full membership

PAGB full membership is for organisations who manufacture and/or market branded OTC medicines, medical devices or food supplements in the UK.

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Associate membership

PAGB associate membership is for organisations that offer (or could offer), services to PAGB or our member companies.

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Gateway membership

Gateway membership provides your company with the support it needs to reclassify a medicine or launch an OTC product to the UK market.

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Retailer regulatory membership

PAGB retailer regulatory membership is for organisations that operate a retail business selling branded over the counter products direct to UK consumers.

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In 2023, PAGB’s work for members included:

Launching a groundbreaking report quantifying the economic value of the over-the-counter sector, showcasing the current and potential impact of OTC usage in the UK.

Providing evidence at the House of Lords on the Northern Ireland Protocol / Windsor Framework and impact on medicines, self-care medical devices and food supplements.

Securing a national self-care policy which includes seven out of the nine recommendations we called for in our strategy blueprint .

Renewing focus on the vital role reclassification can play in self-care, publishing new guidance, running new training and reinvigorating reclassification by securing a commitment to widen the access of medicines into government policy.

Our current Highlights report goes into more detail about our achievements on behalf of members. For an insight into PAGB services, our current Member value statement gives a breakdown of the support we provide, plus you can find information specific to our membership categories on the relevant pages. You can also check out some of our scores from our 2023 annual membership survey below:

100%

overall membership satisfaction

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membership satisfaction with PAGB leadership

100%

membership satisfaction with communication of PAGB’s strategy

97%

membership satisfaction with progress against PAGB’s 5 year strategy

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What our members are saying about us

“The leadership, with regards to innovative solutions and influencing the authorities on critical issues for the industry has been outstanding.”

– PAGB full member

What our members are saying about us

“Working closely with PAGB has been instrumental in ensuring the success of the Cialis switch. Their guidance and expertise have helped us to navigate complex matters with MHRA.”

– Serenella Cascio, Sanofi

What our members are saying about us

“Continue the excellent work on EU Exit and engagement with Government bodies – this has been really beneficial to the sector.”

– PAGB full member

What our members are saying about us

“Through strong leadership and clear direction PAGB is legitimately able to shape and influence key industry issues.”

– PAGB full member

Not eligible for a membership?

You may be at a stage where you are considering viable routes to market entry, exploring claims, or seeking to reclassify a product and we can support you on that via our consultancy service.

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