The FDA for Doctors by William H. Eaglstein.

This book explains the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an institution and provides understanding of its nomenclature, societal role, policies, goals and challenges. While many readers will have some knowledge of the FDA, few have an appreciation of the many specific areas of FDA authority. For...

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Main Author: Eaglstein, William H. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
Edition:1st ed. 2014.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction - The FDA, Doctors and the Practice of Medicine
  • Drugs
  • Devices
  • Biologics
  • Combination Products
  • Supplements and Neutraceuticals
  • Foods
  • Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals
  • The FDA (history, organization, budgets)
  • The Approval Process (including Phases 1-4, advisory committees, Guidances and personal medicine)
  • The FDA and Promotion and Advertising
  • The FDA and Drug Names
  • The FDA , Politics and the Public.