American Pharmaceutical Research Association
Executive Summary
Is one of the new names under consideration for PMA to highlight the research function of the major pharmaceutical firms. The research name would reiterate the description in PMA ads: "America's Pharmaceutical Research Companies." PMA would like to settle on a new name in time for its May 1-2 meeting in Washington, D.C. One problem with the APRA moniker would be potential confusion with the American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA)