International Medicines Regulations pp 19-26 | Cite as
Setting the scene — the role of regulation
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Abstract
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The regulation of medicines by society is time-bound, country-bound, and person-bound.
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The most ancient function of regulation has been to ensure that a medicine’s label accurately describes its content, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
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In modern times, regulation has dealt increasingly with assessments of the safety and efficacy of medicines.
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Regulatory requirements have changed over time and must keep changing in accord with scientific progress and cultural values.
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