British Association of European Pharmaceutical Distributors

The British Association of European Pharmaceutical Distributors (BAEPD) is the primary trade body representing companies engaged in the parallel distribution of medicines in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1984, the association advocates for the parallel trade industry, which involves importing licensed, branded pharmaceuticals from other European Economic Area (EEA) countries to provide cost savings to the National Health Service (NHS). BAEPD ensures its members adhere to strict regulatory standards set by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to maintain the integrity of the pharmaceutical supply chain. As a founding member of Affordable Medicines Europe, the association plays a significant role in shaping policy and competition within the European pharmaceutical market. Its activities focus on promoting market efficiency, ensuring medicine availability, and upholding high safety standards for repackaged and relabeled products.