Who We Are

Our mission: to improve the understanding of the Prescription Drug Marketing Act (PDMA) and other laws and regulations governing pharmaceutical samples and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of sample accountability programs.

Our founding: In 1990, a group of pharmaceutical executives responsible for compliance to the Prescription Drug Marketing Act (PDMA) of 1987, came together to discuss the relatively new PDMA and how it was impacting their work days. They shared ideas and networked on issues related to sample accountability. The group grew to become The PDMA Alliance, the industry voice of PDMA compliance executives.

Our role in 2011: Today's expanded vision of learning and sharing includes exploration on increasing PDMA related fraud and abuse issues. The PDMA Alliance works closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other groups to continually educate and understand pharmaceutical compliance business and security practices. The Board of Directors of The Alliance is committed to the ongoing expansion of the not-for-profit PDMA Alliance by supporting members through dynamic pharmaceutical industry changes and challenges.

There are two elements to The PDMA Alliance:

The PDMA Sharing Conference: Now in our 21st year, our annual assembly of compliance professionals includes pharmaceutical executives directly or indirectly involved in sample accountability and PDMA-related fraud and abuse issues. Paid Conference registration automatically initiates free year-round membership in The PDMA Alliance. The conference features general sessions, workshops, open forums, and panel presentations made by industry experts. Participating vendor partners showcase products and services that support the systems, practices and procedures related to compliance and fraud and abuse. Each year members convene at a carefully selected location in the United States that features excellent meeting facilities at a relaxed and attractive hotel or resort. The conference includes scheduled receptions and free time to network with colleagues.

PDMA Alliance Membership: Year-round, password protected access to the Members Only section of www.pdmaalliance.org provides current and ongoing information about federal and state news related to PDMA. You’ll also find recent court cases, breaking news alerts, past conference archives, historical information on the PDMA and much more.

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