Pharmaceuticals and Health Policy: International Perspectives on Provision and Control of Medicines

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Richard Blum Andrew Herxheimer

Pharmaceuticals and Health Policy

International Perspectives on Provision and Control of Medicines

Richard Blum, Andrew Herxheimer, Catherine Stenzl , Jasper Woodcock

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Routledge
30 June 2024

Sociology; Medical sociology; Pharmacology; Pharmacy & dispensing; Family & health

Series: Routledge Library Editions: Health, Disease and Society

Originally published in 1981, this comprehensive volume is intended for medical economists, clinical pharmacologists, physicians, pharmacists and consumers, as well as planner and administrators who must determine relevant policy and legislation in the area of the provision of medicines. The contributors believe that the system of drugs provision can benefit from being studied, by policy revisions and evaluation of the outcomes of policy operations.

Edited by: Richard Blum, Andrew Herxheimer, Catherine Stenzl, Jasper Woodcock
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
ISBN: 9781032252216
ISBN 10: 1032252219
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Health, Disease and Society
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 30 June 2024
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. Medicines – The Interested Parties 2. The Use of Medicines for Illness 3. The Introduction of New Drugs 4. The Promotion of Prescription Drugs and Other Puzzles 5. Information and Education About Drugs 6. Factors Affecting Individual Use of Medicines 7. Economic Considerations in the Provision and Use of Medicines8. The Role of International Organisations in Medicines Policy 9. Coherent Policies on Drugs: Formulation and Implementation

Richard Blum was Chairman of the International Research Group for Drug Legislation and Programs. Andrew Herxheimer was a consultant at the Charing Cross Hospital in London and Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands. Catherine Stenzl was Coordinator of the International Research Group for Drug Legislation and Programs. Jasper Woodcock was Director of the Institute for the Study of Drug Dependence London.

Reviews for Pharmaceuticals and Health Policy: International Perspectives on Provision and Control of Medicines

'The book is a positive contribution to the literature...It is amply documented through a bountiful list of references and additional readings of truly international scope.' Albert I. Wertheimer, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, USA.