Earlier this month, the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) launched their "ABPI manifesto for investment, health and growth", setting out its key "asks" of the UK Government in order to bolster the country's position on the global stage when it comes to research and development, and access to medicines. Who are the ABPI? The ABPI is the trade body, recognised by the Government, that represents both medicine-producing and research-based pharmaceutical companies in the UK.