Who We Are

The Mission of the Alliance, with the support of its members, is to improve the understanding of the PDMA and other laws and regulations governing pharmaceutical samples and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of sample accountability programs.

Congress passed the Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987 (PDMA) to help ensure our drug products would be safe and effective, and to lessen the risk that counterfeit, adulterated, misbranded, or expired drugs would enter America’s drug supply chain.

The PDMA Alliance Inc. is the industry voice of PDMA compliance professionals. Our members are dedicated to improving the understanding of the PDMA by the pharmaceutical industry, and to strengthening the efficiency and effectiveness of the sample accountability programs we administer.

The Alliance serves as the industry’s focal point for learning, exchanging ideas, and networking on issues related to PDMA compliance. We work closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and with our members, to continually improve our business and security practices.

Examples of some Alliance initiatives, either planned or in progress, include the development of standardized loss/theft reports required under the PDMA; implementation of a uniform, web-based reporting system; and the development of industry “best practice” guidelines and a self-audit program for our members.

There are two aspects of The PDMA Alliance that characterize the workings of the organization:

• www.pdmaalliance.org: a website with an exclusive Members Only section that is dedicated to providing ongoing information about the activities of The PDMA Alliance Inc. as well as regularly highlighting those issues that concern PDMA compliance executives.

• The PDMA Sharing Conference: an annual assembly of PDMA compliance professionals who meet to attend workshops; benefit from the expertise of PDMA law enforcement and industry leaders through general sessions, panels and presentations; learn about new PDMA compliance products and services; and share in informal communications with their colleagues and business partners.

Interested in becoming a member?
Consider becoming a PDMA Alliance member by joining your PDMA compliance colleagues this September at The 2009 PDMA Sharing Conference. For more information, Contact Us. And remember, when you register for the conference, your membership becomes effective immediately.

Want more information about The PDMA Alliance Inc.?
Send us an email at mail@pdmaalliance.org. We look forward to hearing from you!