Practice and Principles of Pharmaceutical Medicine [Hardcover]

Andrew J. Fletcher (Author), Lionel D. Edwards (Author), Anthony W. Fox (Author), Peter D. Stonier (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471986550 | ISBN-13: 978-0471986553 | Publication Date: August 21, 2002

Principles and Practice of Pharmaceutical Medicine begins with a detailed overview of its origins, and goes on to examine current career opportunities, education and training. Encompassing the entire spectrum of pharmaceutical medicine, it also discusses international drug development and registration, including animal toxicology and human volunteers, pharmacoeconomics and statistics, medical services, legal and ethical issues and business aspects. It is the most up-to-date guide to drug development and marketing, and the only book with an international outlook.
* The authors are all experts in their field and include an assessment of the current status of their specialities
* This book provides an insight into how things may develop in the future
* It is designed to be a guide for those who are actually practicing pharmaceutical medicine

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...This book was a joy to read and a joy to review. All pharmaceutical physicians should have a copy on their bookshelves, all pharmaceutical companies should have copies in their libraries". (British Association of Pharmaceutical Physicians Newsletter)

"...a good introduction to the development of new products and their worldwide marketing." (Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 20, No. 9, September 2003)

From the Back Cover

This is an international guide to all areas of drug development and medical aspects of marketing. Both the regulatory and scientific aspects of the speciality of pharmaceutical medicine have evolved rapidly in recent years and Principles and Practice of Pharmaceutical Medicine assesses the current status of the field as well as giving some prospectus of how things may develop in the future.
* provides a refresher for the expert and an essential foundation for the novice

* outlines an academic framework for good practice
This is an excellent source of information for all those practising pharmaceutical medicine - pharmaceutical physicians, regulatory physicians, clinical researchers, marketing executives, research nurses. It covers essential information for those studying for diplomas in pharmaceutical medicine and related fields and for specialists fulfilling requirements for continuing medical education.

Includes:

Overview of Pharmaceutical Medicine
Pharmaceutical medicine as a medical speciality
What pharmaceutical medicine is and who does it
Competency-based training system for clinical research staff

Drug Discovery and Development
Pharmaceutics
Informed consent
Good Clinical Practices

Drug Registration
US Regulations
Japanese Regulations
Ethnic Issues in Drug Registration

Medical Services
Drug Surveillance
Publishing Clinical Trials

Legal and Ethical Aspects
Pharmaceutical product liability
Patents

Business Aspects
Financial Principles of clinical trials
Third World
Multinational Corporations

Product Details

• Hardcover: 768 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (August 21, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471986550
• ISBN-13: 978-0471986553
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
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