New medicines and medical devices undergo a vast array of tests during development to demonstrate their quality, safety and efficacy. Controls also apply to ensure their continued safe use once marketed. Numerous government statutory regulations cover these requirements.

This new title describes these tests and the processes undertaken to bring such products to the market, and the work of the government agencies who ensure products of the highest standards.

Topics include the European registration processes for medicines and medical devices, and the roles of the UK and pan-European regulatory authorities (MHRA and EMEA). Other issues covered are the work of NICE, the importance of the ICH process, and the activities of the US FDA and the WHO in drug and device regulation. Ethical issues in product development are also considered.

Development and Control of Medicines and Medical Devices is an essential reference for those working in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries and in government agencies responsible for the control of medicines and medical devices. It is also an invaluable reference for all students undertaking healthcare studies and for all pharmacists.

Reviews:
01-Dec-04, Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 'The information is presented in a clear and concise manner and references to various guidelines and directives will assist the reader in identifying additional resource materials. With the global nature of the pharmaceutical industry, all scientists with regulatory responsibilities and especially those involved in the UK and Europeam markets will find this text useful.'; Linda A. Felton, University of New Mexico, USA
01-Apr-05, E-Streams, 'Chapters are clearly written, well organized, and quite detailed'. ''recommended for libraries that serve schools of pharmacy and for anyone working in the pharmaceutical or medical device industries or in government agencies responsible for regulating these industries'.; Victoria Tamborinno, Ass. Prof. And ILL Librarian, St. John's University Library