Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority
| Abbreviation | PMCPA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1 January 1993 |
| Type | Self-regulatory authority |
| Legal status | Division of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry |
| Purpose | Administration of the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry |
| Headquarters | 2nd Floor, Goldings House, Hay’s Galleria, 2 Hay’s Lane, London, SE1 2HB, United Kingdom |
Region served | United Kingdom |
Chief Executive | Alex Fell |
| Website | https://www.pmcpa.org.uk/ |
The Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA) is a United Kingdom-based self-regulatory body responsible for administering the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry on an independent basis. The PMCPA oversees compliance with the Code, provides guidance and training, and implements the complaints procedure under which promotional materials and activities of pharmaceutical companies are considered.