The Consumer Healthcare Products
Association (CHPA), founded in 1881, is a member-based association representing
the leading manufacturers and distributors of nonprescription, over-the-counter
(OTC) medicines and nutritional supplements. Many CHPA member products provide millions
of Americans with safe, effective, and convenient therapies for the treatment and
prevention of many common ailments and diseases.
Mission
CHPA is committed to promoting the increasingly vital role of
over-the-counter medicines and nutritional supplements in America’s healthcare system
through science, education, and advocacy. The Association provides leadership and
guidance on regulatory and scientific issues to Congress; state legislatures; and
federal, state, and international government agencies. CHPA shares tools and information
with partners across the globe to ensure the safe and responsible use of OTC medicines.
Membership
CHPA has over 65 Active and 100 Associate members today.
Active members manufacture or market OTC medicines and nutritional
supplements.
Associate members supply goods and services to the Association’s
Active members. Associate members include advertising agencies; national cable,
radio, and television networks; contract manufacturers; executive search firms;
Internet services; logistics providers; market research firms; packaging companies;
graphics developers; print media; non-OTC and non-dietary supplement manufacturers;
sales and marketing companies; retail merchandising companies; scientific consulting
companies; ingredient suppliers; and testing and research labs.
Structure
CHPA is led by a board of directors from member companies, headed by Chair
Timothy G. Hayes of Bayer Consumer Care.
President Linda A. Suydam, D.P.A., is the senior staff executive, supervising
the
Association's 30 employees across six departments:
- Finance and Operations
- Government Relations
- Legal
- Member Services and Corporate Development
- Communications
- Regulatory and Scientific Affairs
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