About the Ethical Medicines Industry Group

Key Statistics

90% of UK pharmaceutical companies are SMEs
'Small-medium' pharmaceutical companies provide 40% of products, yet account for only 10% of the NHS medicines bill
EMIG represents small and medium sized companies operating in the UK/global pharmaceutical sector
EMIG has 150+ member companies
EMIG member companies have an approximate UK turnover of £2.0 billion
EMIG member companies employ 10,000+ people in the UK
85%+ of member companies conduct R&D
48% of EMIG members conduct R&D in the UK
EMIG member companies conducted 13% of the total clinical trials in the UK during the last two years

EMIG works alongside other trade associations to ensure our members are represented on key political and industry issues