Principles and Practice of Pharmaceutical Medicine

The new edition of Principles and Practice of Pharmaceutical Medicine is a comprehensive reference guide to all aspects of pharmaceutical medicine. Praise for Previous Editions: "The authors provide a one-stop international guide to the various aspects of drug development."—The Pharmaceutical Journal "...this text should serve as a useful instructional tool in the classroom for those entering this medical specialty and as a field guide to those already working in the industry."—Journal of the American Medical Association "...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 Principles and Practice of Pharmaceutical Medicine is a comprehensive reference guide to all aspects of the increasingly diverse and international field of pharmaceutical medicine. This third edition includes new chapters and coverage on approaches to drug discovery and development, international clinical trials, the regulatory importance of pharmacovigilance, personalized medicine and growth in biotechnology as a source of new experimental drugs, and international regulatory updates including emerging Asian markets. It also covers special population studies, medical services, business aspects and the legal and ethical aspects of pharmaceutical medicine. Principles and Practice of Pharmaceutical Medicine is an up-to-date reference for anyone working in pharmaceutical medicine, including pharmaceutical physicians, regulatory physicians, clinical researchers and research nurses. It provides essential information for those studying for Diplomas in Pharmaceutical Medicine, related professional qualifications and for specialists fulfilling requirements for continuing medical education. The new edition of Principles and Practice of Pharmaceutical Medicine is a comprehensive reference guide to all aspects of pharmaceutical medicine. New content includes chapters and coverage on regulatory updates, increasing international harmonization, transitional and probabilistic approaches to drug development, the growing sophistication and regulatory importance of pharmacovigilance, personalized medicine and growth in biotechnology as a source of new experimental drugs.

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