Igepha

What Igepha does

IGEPHA – The Austrian Consumer Health Care Association is a non-profit registered association (eingetragener Verein) founded on October 12, 1967 in Vienna, Austria, that represents approximately 130 companies manufacturing or distributing over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, dietary supplements, medical devices, and homeopathic products in Austria. The association operates as the designated industry voice for Consumer Health Care, providing regulatory consulting on OTC/medical device/MDR compliance, marketing support, the formal IGEPHA-Werbecodex self-regulation system (with litigation standing under §14 of the Austrian Unfair Competition Act), professional networking events, continuing education and training, market studies (SEMPORA), and political advocacy including a national Self Care Strategy.

IGEPHA's service portfolio is delivered through seven specialized working groups covering regulatory affairs (Arzneimittel, Medizinprodukte, NEM, Homöopathie, Nachhaltigkeit) and communication/economics (Kommunikation, Vertrieb), alongside publications, podcasts, weekly newsletters, LinkedIn and YouTube channels, and a member-only portal featuring the CHCMate AI chatbot and KI-Leitfaden for AI-assisted marketing. The association is affiliated with the European umbrella organization AESGP and the Global Self Care Federation (GSCF), extending Austrian member interests to EU and global levels.

IGEPHA's business model is membership-fee funded. Ordinary members pay a fixed €1,500 base fee plus 0.1% of Factory Sales Price (FAP) turnover on OTC products plus a 10% training surcharge, billed annually; extraordinary members (service providers, consultancies) pay a flat €1,650 annually. The association employs a small operational team of approximately 5-10 staff (Managing Director, Regulatory Management, Executive Assistance) supported by an elected Board of Directors drawn from member companies, and is headquartered at Kärntner Straße 26 in Vienna's 1st district.

Name

Igepha

Legal name

IGEPHA – The Austrian Consumer Health Care Association

Website

https://igepha.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IGEPHA is a Vienna-based non-profit industry association founded in 1967 that represents approximately 130 Austrian companies manufacturing or distributing OTC medicines, dietary supplements, medical devices, and health products, providing regulatory consulting, marketing support, the Werbecodex self-regulation system, networking events, and training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Trade Association (Consumer Health Care)

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADAAAJ

International Standards, Norms & Technical Regulatory Bodies

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Multilateral & Intergovernmental Organizations

SECONDARYBPADANAD

Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Standards, Policy & Regulatory Cooperation

Keywords

• Consumer health care association
• OTC pharmaceutical regulation
• Industry advocacy services
• Self-regulation advertising code
• Trade association membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees fund association operations. Ordinary members pay a fixed base fee of €1,500 plus 0.1% of FAP (Factory Sales Price) turnover for OTC medicines and health products, plus 10% surcharge for training services. Extraordinary members pay €1,650 annual fee (€1,500 fixed + 10% training surcharge).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

IGEPHA is a non-profit industry association that represents approximately 130 Austrian companies manufacturing or distributing OTC medicines, dietary supplements, medical devices, and health products. The association provides regulatory consulting, marketing compliance support, professional networking events, training and continuing education, industry publications, self-regulation through the IGEPHA Werbecodex, and political/regulatory advocacy on behalf of the Consumer Health Care sector in Austria.

Product overview

IGEPHA – The Austrian Consumer Health Care Association is a non-profit industry association (eingetragener Verein) representing approximately 130 companies in Austria that manufacture or distribute over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, dietary supplements, medical devices, and health products. Rather than offering a commercial software product, IGEPHA provides advocacy services, regulatory guidance, self-regulation (IGEPHA Werbecodex), networking events, training, publications, and industry research to its member companies. The association also operates an AI chatbot called CHCMate for member use, and maintains a member portal with resources, but these are internal member services rather than commercial product offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ordinary Membership Full membership tier for Austrian companies that manufacture or distribute OTC medicines, dietary supplements, medical devices, or homeopathic products. Annual fee: €1,500 base + 0.1% of FAP (Factory Sales Price) turnover for OTC medicines and health products + 10% training surcharge. Includes regulatory consulting, marketing compliance, networking events, training, working group participation, and access to the member portal and CHCMate AI chatbot.
• Extraordinary Membership Associate membership tier for service providers in the Consumer Health Care sector (PR/media agencies, consultancies, market research institutes). Annual fee: €1,650 (€1,500 base + 10% training surcharge), due in January. Includes industry networking, training, and member resources.
• IGEPHA Werbecodex Self-Regulation System Formal industry self-regulation system for advertising compliance of OTC medicines and health products, governed by a dedicated Fachauschuss expert committee. Provides members with marketing compliance guidance and represents the industry in pursuing unfair competition claims under § 14 UWG.
• IGEPHA Fortbildungen (Training Programs) Continuing education and professional training sessions for member companies, covering regulatory updates (e.g., cosmetics, OTC medicines, medical devices), marketing compliance, and industry-specific topics. Included with membership through the 10% training surcharge component of fees.
• IGEPHA Member Events (Come Together, Open House, Generalversammlung, Themenfrühstücke) Series of networking and industry events for members including the annual General Assembly (Generalversammlung), Come Together gatherings, Open House sessions, Themenfrühstücke (expert breakfast sessions), and working group meetings.
• CHCMate AI Chatbot (Member Portal) AI-powered chatbot available to IGEPHA members through the online member portal, providing fast answers to regulatory and Consumer Health Care industry questions. The portal also hosts guidelines, studies, webinars, and the KI-Leitfaden for marketing with AI tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every €1 spent on self-purchased OTC products saves €5 in direct healthcare system costs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AESGP (Association of the European Self-Care Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIGEPHA is a member of AESGP, the European umbrella association for the Self Care industry headquartered in Brussels. AESGP represents manufacturers and distributors of self-medication products and health products at the European level, engaging with the EU Commission and European Parliament. IGEPHA participates in AESGP activities and benefits from European-level representation.
• Global Self Care Federation (GSCF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIGEPHA is affiliated with the Global Self Care Federation, the worldwide umbrella organization for the Self Care industry. This membership provides access to global Self Care trends, research, and international collaboration opportunities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CHPA (Consumer Healthcare Products Association): US-based trade association representing manufacturers of OTC medicines, dietary supplements, and consumer medical devices. Functions as the US analogue of IGEPHA with regulatory advocacy, self-regulation, and member services for the consumer health sector.
• Global Self-Care Federation (GSCF): Worldwide umbrella organization for the self-care industry, of which IGEPHA is an affiliate. GSCF performs the same membership-association, advocacy, and Self Care promotion function as IGEPHA but at the global level.
• Neprofarm (Nederlandse Vereniging van de Farmaceutische Industrie van Zelfzorggeneesmiddelen en Gezondheidsproducten): Dutch association for self-care medicines and health products manufacturers. Comparable to IGEPHA as a national-level trade association focused specifically on OTC and self-care within the Netherlands.
• BAH (Bundesverband der Arzneimittel-Hersteller): German association of medicine manufacturers covering OTC, prescription, and related products. Functions as Germany's national-level industry association analogous to IGEPHA's role in Austria, with regulatory advocacy and member services.
• AFIPA (Association Française de l'Industrie Pharmaceutique pour une Automédication Responsable): French industry association for responsible self-medication. Comparable to IGEPHA in representing OTC manufacturers and promoting responsible Self Care at a national level within the EU.
• AESGP (Association of the European Self-Care Industry): European umbrella body for the self-care/OTC industry headquartered in Brussels. IGEPHA is itself a member of AESGP, making it the most direct structural peer — an industry association representing consumer health companies with regulatory and advocacy functions.
• PAGB (Proprietary Association of Great Britain): UK consumer healthcare industry association representing OTC medicine manufacturers. Closely comparable to IGEPHA in mission, structure, and value proposition: advocacy, self-regulation, and member services for the British OTC market.
• ASSOSALUTE (Associazione Nazionale Industrie Farmaci da Automedicazione): Italian national association representing self-medication/OTC medicine manufacturers, part of Federchimica. Direct regional peer to IGEPHA with analogous member services and regulatory advocacy in the Italian market.

Regional players

• Pharmig (Verband der pharmazeutischen Industrie Österreichs): Austrian pharmaceutical industry association covering the broader pharma sector including prescription medicines. Domestic counterpart to IGEPHA in Austria with overlapping but broader scope (prescription vs. consumer health).

Broad incumbents

• EFPIA (European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations): Europe's largest pharmaceutical industry umbrella covering both prescription and consumer health. Broader than IGEPHA in scope and geography but relevant as the wider industry context in which IGEPHA operates via AESGP affiliation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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