Description
Book SynopsisAs the generic pharmaceutical industry continues to grow and thrive, so does the need to conduct adequate, efficient bioequivalence studies. In recent years, there have been significant changes to the statistical models for evaluating bioequivalence. In addition, advances in the analytical technology used to detect drug and metabolite levels have made bioequivalence testing more complex. The second edition of Handbook of Bioequivalence Testing has been completely updated to include the most current information available, including new findings in drug delivery and dosage form design and revised worldwide regulatory requirements.
New topics include:
- A historical perspective on generic pharmaceuticals
- New guidelines governing submissions related to bioequivalency studies, along with therapeutic code classifications
- Models of noninferiority
- Biosimilarity of large molecule drugs
- Bioequivalence of complementary and
Trade Review
"This handbook offers a complete description of every aspect of bioequivalence testing … [It] is an essential, one-of-a-kind resource for anyone interested in bioequivalence. There are no other books that compile so many aspects in one place."
—Jennifer L. Colon, PharmD, Temple University School of Pharmacy, in Doody’s Review Service
Table of Contents
Historical Perspective on Generic Pharmaceuticals. Physicochemical Basis of Bioequivalence Testing. Drug Delivery Factors. Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) Modeling. Bioequivalence Testing Rationale and Principles. Bioequivalence Waivers. Statistical Evaluation of Bioequivalence Data. Regulatory Inspection Process. Fed Bioequivalence Studies. Topical Drugs. Bioequivalence of Nasal Products. Bioequivalence of Complementary and Alternate Medicines. Bioequivalence of Biosimilar Products. Bioequivalence Testing: The US Perspective. Bioequivalence Testing: European Perspective. Bioequivalence Testing: The ROW Perspective. Bioequivalence Testing Protocols. Bioequivalence Documentation. Good Laboratory Practices. Bioanalytical Method Validation. Good Clinical Practice. Computer and Software Validation. Outsourcing and Monitoring of Bioequivalence Studies. Epilogue: Future of Bioequivalence Testing. Appendix A: Glossary of Terms. Appendix B: Dissolution Testing Requirements for US FDA Submission. Bibliography. Index.
