The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is a trade association headquartered in Washington, D.C., representing the interests of America's biopharmaceutical research companies. Its core mission is to advance policies that support the discovery and development of new medicines, operating as a key advocacy organization within the healthcare sector.
PhRMA works at both federal and state levels across all 50 U.S. states, engaging with policymakers and stakeholders on issues critical to the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. The organization's focus is squarely on policy-driven advocacy, seeking to foster an environment conducive to medical innovation and research investment.
The association's members have collectively invested over $1 trillion in research and development since 2000, underscoring the scale of the industry it represents. PhRMA operates in the overlapping verticals of pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, and healthcare policy.
