Albanian Association of Pharmaceutical Companies

Albanian Association of Pharmaceutical Companies( SHPF ) represents the innovative pharmaceutical industry operating in Albania. SHPF is the voice of all pharmaceutical companies in the Albanian market that are engaged in research and development and that bring innovative drugs that improve patients’ health and quality of life.

SHPF  was established in Tirana with No. Decision 1710 dated June 12, 2006 at the Tirana Judicial District Court as a Non-Profit Organization.

Working with all stakeholders related to health care, we aim to create a stable pharmaceutical market where applicable laws, principles of transparency and competition are respected.

We demand a regulatory system similar to that of the European community, which ensures early access to the safest and best medicines; supports innovation; and ensures maximum security of the drug supply chain.

We are committed to contributing maximally to the creation of a pharmaceutical market with fair, ethical competition and compliant activities

We aim to reduce health inequality, accelerate patient access to innovative medicines and improve patient safety.

The Association of Pharmaceutical Companies with NIPT L41802451D has as its members  Bayer, Novo Nordisk, Novartis,  Krka, and  Roche.

The Mission of the Albanian Association of Pharmaceutical Companies

The mission of ShPF – is to promote the research and development of medicines and to create a favorable economic, administrative, and political environment that enables the innovative pharmaceutical industry to meet the growing needs of healthcare and patient expectations.

Our Vision

The vision of SHPF  – is for a healthier future for Albania. A future based on prevention, innovation, access to innovative treatments, and better outcome for patients.

The benefits of Innovation: the increase of life expectancy and quality of life.

Innovative drugs have shown substantial progress in increasing life expectancy and quality of life.

The focus  of the Albanian Association of Pharmaceutical Agencies is:

  • It brings you innovative health solutions for all patients.
  • To join forces to increase the capabilities in our health system
  • To work together to measure the outcome of the treatment as soon as possible
  • To offer solutions for faster access to new treatments