Quality assurance of pharmaceuticals: a compendium of guidelines and related materials, tenth edition. Volume 1. Good practices and related regulatory guidance

Book excerpt: This publication represents a significant achievement in our ongoing effort to ensure that everyone can reach the highest possible level of health. Over the last three decades, we have seen the transformation of the pharmaceutical industry and the increasing intricacy of the product life cycle. The challenges we face today are very different from those we faced when the first edition of this Compendium was published in 1997. However, our mission remains the same: to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable. The new edition reflects the collective knowledge and expertise of countless professionals who have worked diligently to develop, revise, and implement WHO guidelines for pharmaceuticals. This includes experts from WHO, Member States, our Expert Advisory Panels and Expert Committees on Specifications for Pharmaceutical Preparations and other organizations and has undergone extensive consultation with stakeholders worldwide. This Compendium covers development through manufacturing and quality control to post-marketing surveillance. It provides a comprehensive framework for quality assurance that is both strong and flexible, capable of meeting the requirements of a rapidly changing global health landscape. The 10th edition is a collection of knowledge and tools for empowerment, enabling all stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry to make informed decisions that prioritize patient safety and well-being.