About OPPI  

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The Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) established in 1965 is a premier association of research based international and large pharmaceutical companies in India and is also a scientific and professional body.

OPPI is not only an industry association but also a scientific and professional body. It organises national and international seminars and workshops relating to key issues of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare.  It supports scientific research by professional and academic institutes.

OPPI members adhere to the Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices of International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations (IFPMA). OPPI has developed operational guidelines for its members, for interpretation and implementation of this Code of Ethical Marketing Practices. OPPI is an active member of IFPMA, Geneva and the World Self-Medication Industry (WSMI), France.

OPPI is actively engaged in designing and conducting training programmes for managers working in the Pharmaceutical Industry to equip them for competing in the global setting. OPPI has collaborated with Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad, one of the most reputed management institutes in Asia to conduct a Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Elective programme for their MBA course. The course contents are developed by OPPI and visiting faculty comprises of practising managers from member companies.

OPPI identifies itself with the country’s national objectives in health and encourages its members to make substantial contributions to social concerns and actively promotes Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It also co-ordinates its Members’ efforts in national calamities like epidemics, floods, earthquakes and cyclone.

VISION OF OPPI

To be an Active Partner with Government, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and other healthcare providers in improving the health and quality of life of our people through reduced morbidity and mortality by discovering, developing and making available safe, cost-effective and quality medicines. In particular, to play an important role in improving the access to medicines of people in rural areas and those living at or below the poverty line.

To build on India's existing strengths in manufacturing and Distribution and substantially enhance the beginnings made in R&D in order to become one of the leading players in the global pharmaceuticals market.

To develop a realization that the degree of success that the Industry attains in these areas will be a direct function of the emphasis given to the development of a sound system of Intellectual Property Rights, Biological Sciences Research (particularly genomics and proteomics), Clinical Research & Development and Innovative Process Chemistry.

To make India a global sourcing base of high quality pharmaceuticals to international consumers.

To be one of the major creators of intellectual capital and wealth for the economy.