Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors

Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors
Edition: 2007
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Commonly known as the Orange Guide, this title is an essential reference for all involved in the manufacture or distribution of medicines in Europe.

The Orange Guide collates in one convenient and authoritative source European and UK guidance documents and information on legislation relating to the manufacture and distribution of medicines for human use. Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Distribution Practice requirements is essential in the production and distribution of medicines for human use to safeguard public health and comply with legislation.

Changes to this edition include:

Detailed changes to the EU guide to good manufacturing practice
Detailed revisions to the EU Directive on medicinal products for human use
The new Directive on the Principles and Guidelines on Good Manufacturing Practice of Medicinal Products for Human Use
Restructured contents and clearer text design
A subject index.

Compiled by the Inspection and Standards Division, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), London, UK.