The National Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (NAPM) which was established in 1977, is the oldest or longest standing Association for the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry.
THE NAPM is a trade association focused on the supply of generic medicines taking into account the environmental needs of the country and its members.
By increasing the supply of generics and promoting the market as a whole, the NAPM will also assist the government in its policy of making medicines more affordable and more accessible to all South Africans.
The NAPM's members are manufacturers and suppliers of drugs, mainly generics in South Africa. They are
Abex Pharmaceutica,
Aurobindo,
Austell Laboratories,
Be-tabs Pharmaceuticals,
Bodene,
CAPS Pharmaceuticals
Ciplamedpro,
Columbia Pharmaceuticals,
DI Medicine Regulatory Consultants,
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Pty Ltd,
Ferring Pharmaceuticals,
Litha Healthcare,
Medreich SA,
Mylan Generics,
Pharma Dynamics,
Ranbaxy SA,
Sandoz SA,
Sekpharma,
Thebe Medicare.
The NAPM represents these members in interaction with various stakeholders including Health, Trade & Industry and others.
NAPM members meet on a regular basis:
Monthly Executive Committee meetings
Quarterly general meetings
Annual general meetings.
Monthly Technical Committee meeting
The portfolio committees meet when required.
It communicates to its members through its quarterly newsletter, Liaison.
It was pioneered by SA Druggists but under-went major restructuring during the 1980s with the development of a new constitution and a full-time executive director.
In 2003 its offices in Melrose were revamped and further transformation took place allowing the organisation to become more proactive, enabling it to offer substantially greater benefits to its members and developing the pharmaceutical industry as a national asset.
Offices have moved from Pretoria to Midrand in order to ensure closer contact with its members.
THE NAPM is a trade association focused on the supply of generic medicines taking into account the environmental needs of the country and its members.