Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine

Name

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine

Legal name

The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom

Website

https://www.fpm.org.uk/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical Membership and Specialty Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology (EDABALAU), Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

Keywords

• Professional medical membership
• Pharmaceutical medicine training
• Specialty physician certification
• Continuing professional development
• Medical revalidation services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees from fellows, members, and associate members providing recurring revenue stream
2. Examinations and Qualifications: Revenue from Certificate in Pharmaceutical Medicine (CPM), Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine (DPM), and specialty training programme fees
3. Events and Sponsorship: Annual conference, symposium, education events with ticket sales and corporate sponsorship
4. In-Company Training: Customized training programmes delivered to pharmaceutical companies and organisations
5. CPD Approval Services: Approval service for external event and training providers wanting CPD accreditation

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine is a UK professional membership body and standard-setting organisation that sells membership subscriptions (Affiliate, Member, Fellow tiers), postgraduate specialty training (PMST), professional qualifications (Certificate in Pharmaceutical Medicine, Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine, Diplomas in Human Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics), revalidation and CPD services, in-company training, CPD approval for external providers, and flagship educational events (Annual Conference, Symposium, On Demand library) to pharmaceutical physicians and pharmaceutical companies.

Product overview

The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine (FPM) is a professional membership body and charity that offers a unified portfolio of services centered on professional development, training, and standards for pharmaceutical physicians. The core offering consists of membership services at multiple tiers (Affiliate, Member, Fellow, Honorary) combined with structured training programmes including the Pharmaceutical Medicine Specialty Training (PMST) leading to GMC specialist registration, and professional examinations (Certificate and Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine, Diplomas in Human Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics). Members access CPD recording tools, the PReP e-portfolio for revalidation, the FPM Connect mentoring platform, and in-company training services. FPM delivers regular programming through its Annual Conference, Annual Symposium, and FPM On Demand library. The organization supports its 1,500 members globally through regional FPM Global chapters, expert groups in key therapeutic areas, the FPM Voices interview series, and revalidation services as a designated body.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FPM Global: FPM's international initiative with regional chapters covering Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and North America.
• FPM Voices
• FPM Annual Conference
• FPM Annual Symposium

Products and services

• Membership Services Tiered professional membership (Affiliate, Member/MFPM, Member by Distinction/MFPM(Dis), Fellow/FFPM, Honorary) granting access to CPD recording, the FPM Connect mentoring platform, PReP e-portfolio, expert groups, and professional recognition; designed for medically qualified physicians practising or with a professional interest in pharmaceutical medicine.
• Pharmaceutical Medicine Specialty Training (PMST) Postgraduate higher specialty training programme leading to a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) and entry onto the GMC specialist register, equipping physicians with specialist knowledge and capabilities to practise pharmaceutical medicine to the highest ethical and professional standards.
• Certificate in Pharmaceutical Medicine (CPM) Entry-level professional qualification in pharmaceutical medicine that is accessible to non-physicians working in the field, providing a foundation credential for those entering or working in pharmaceutical medicine.
• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine (DPM) Professional examination qualification that recognises competence in pharmaceutical medicine and forms part of the pathway to full membership (MFPM) of FPM.
• Diploma in Human Pharmacology Specialised diploma focusing on human pharmacology within the pharmaceutical medicine curriculum, available as part of FPM's examination offerings.
• Certificate in Human Pharmacology Certificate programme in human pharmacology delivered as part of FPM's professional development offerings.
• Diploma in Experimental Therapeutics Diploma programme covering experimental therapeutics for pharmaceutical physicians within FPM's examination portfolio.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) CPD approval service for external event and training providers seeking CPD accreditation, combined with tools enabling FPM members to record their ongoing professional development activities as part of revalidation.
• Revalidation Services Designated body services including appraisal systems, PReP e-portfolio, revalidation support, and policies that enable pharmaceutical physicians to maintain their GMC professional registration.
• FPM In-Company Learning Award-winning in-company training service delivering customised pharmaceutical medicine education to organisations seeking to upskill teams of physicians and related professionals.
• FPM Annual Conference Flagship annual event bringing together leaders in pharmaceutical medicine for education, networking, and the Annual Awards Ceremony; next scheduled for Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 10 Union Street, London or Online.
• FPM Annual Symposium Annual educational symposium featuring educational sessions, networking opportunities, and expert discussions on pharmaceutical medicine topics.
• FPM On Demand On-demand library of recorded conference sessions, symposium content, and educational webinars including topics on AI and rare disease, clinical trials legislation workshops, and education days.
• FPM Connect Mentoring Platform Online mentoring platform connecting FPM members for career guidance and professional development support.
• Expert Groups Specialised professional expert groups covering Clinical Trial Science and Regulations, Infectious Diseases, New Technologies, Oncology, Paediatrics and Women's Health, Rare Diseases, and UK & International Health Policy and Drug Safety, supporting standards-setting and policy work.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,500 members globally with 80% in UK
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• PharmaTrainmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational initiative for harmonising pharmaceutical medicine training and education across borders
• Royal College of Physicians of EdinburghcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated college providing governance and oversight for the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of GlasgowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated college providing governance and oversight for the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine
• Royal College of Physicians of LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated college providing governance and oversight for the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine
• Academy of Medical Royal CollegescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent umbrella organisation connecting all medical royal colleges and faculties in the UK
• General Medical CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory body overseeing medical professionals; FPM works with GMC on specialty training recognition and specialist register
• Pharmaceutical Medicine Specialty Training (PMST) Training SitesmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerApproved pharmaceutical companies and organisations providing training placements for PMST trainees
• General Medical CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory body for UK doctors; FPM designated body relationship for revalidation purposes
• ABPI (Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on training initiatives including undergraduate education in pharmaceutical medicine with Brighton and Sussex Medical School

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Royal College of Physicians of London: A core strategic affiliate of FPM and one of the UK's leading medical royal colleges. Comparable as a UK professional membership and standards body for physicians, sharing governance, credentialing, and CPD functions with FPM.
• Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh: Strategic affiliate of FPM providing governance oversight. Comparable as a UK medical royal college setting professional standards, offering examinations, and supporting CPD for physicians — closely aligned membership and standards model.
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow: Third Royal College affiliate of FPM. Comparable as a UK royal college delivering professional membership, examinations, training oversight, and CPD for physicians, with similar governance and credentialing remit.
• Academy of Medical Royal Colleges: FPM's parent umbrella organisation connecting all UK medical royal colleges and faculties. Directly comparable as the coordinating body for medical specialty standards and policy across the UK.
• General Medical Council: UK regulator overseeing all doctors, with which FPM has a designated body relationship for revalidation. Comparable as a physician standards, training, and registration body operating in the same UK medical ecosystem.
• British Medical Association: UK-wide professional body and trade union for doctors. Comparable as a UK physician membership organisation providing CPD, training support, and professional representation across medical specialties.
• International Federation of Associations of Pharmaceutical Physicians (IFAPP): Global federation of national pharmaceutical medicine associations. Directly comparable as a peer membership body for pharmaceutical physicians, with shared goals around training standards and international recognition.
• PharmaTrain Federation: Initiative FPM partners with for harmonising pharmaceutical medicine training across borders. Comparable as an international standards and training body for pharmaceutical medicine education and CPD.
• Faculty of Public Health (UK): Another UK medical faculty with a similar membership, examination, and training standards structure for public health physicians. Closely comparable governance, credentialing, and CPD model for a defined medical specialty.

Others

• Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI): Industry trade association FPM collaborates with on training initiatives. Comparable as a UK pharmaceutical industry body, but focused on industry representation rather than individual physician credentialing — adjacent rather than directly competitive.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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