Title: The law and regulation of medicines
Description: "This is a textbook on the science, regulatory policy and law surrounding the discovery, development and marketing of new medicines. It is a reference work and source of expertise for legal, medical, and pharmaceutical professionals working in the fields of medicine regulation, medical law and product liability." "Serving as a practical introduction for practitioners wishing to undertake work in this highly complex area of law, this book is specifically designed to facilitate deeper mutual understanding of the scientific and technical issues for the lawyer, and the legal issues for those involved with regulatory policy and decision making and senior executives in the pharmaceutical industry." "The work covers the European and UK legislation on medicines and healthcare products, including the principal directives and regulations, together with UK implementing legislation and instruments, and the key case law. It covers the structure and function of the regulatory authorities, applications to carry out clinical trials, intellectual property issues, product liability issues and litigation."--Jacket.
Subjects: Drugs, Law and legislation, Drugs, law and legislation, great britain, Legal Liability, Drug and Narcotic Control, Drug Legislation
Places: Great Britain