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Compendial issues: WHO.

¹World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.

Journal of Parenteral Science and Technology : a Publication of the Parenteral Drug Association

|November 1, 1992

Summary

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The World Health Organization (WHO) sets international standards for pharmaceutical products and promotes global drug safety and quality. WHO is exploring harmonizing drug registration requirements to support increasing manufacturing capabilities worldwide.

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Area of Science:

Pharmaceutical Sciences
International Health Policy
Regulatory Affairs

Background:

The World Health Organization (WHO) is an international body representing 182 member states.
WHO holds a constitutional mandate to establish and promote international standards for biological, pharmaceutical, and related products.
Current WHO programs encompass Good Manufacturing Practices, the International Pharmacopoeia, International Nonproprietary Names (INN), and the WHO Certification Scheme.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the World Health Organization's role in setting international pharmaceutical standards.
To highlight key WHO programs related to drug safety, efficacy, and quality.
To address the growing need for harmonization in drug registration and quality control.

Main Methods:

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Review of WHO's constitutional mandate and established programs.
Analysis of current initiatives focusing on international pharmaceutical standards.
Examination of the feasibility of harmonizing drug registration requirements.

Main Results:

WHO actively develops and promotes international standards for pharmaceutical products.
A range of programs exist to ensure drug quality, safety, and efficacy globally.
There is an increasing focus on harmonizing drug registration and quality control processes.

Conclusions:

The WHO plays a critical role in global pharmaceutical regulation and standardization.
Harmonization of drug registration is essential given the rise in global manufacturing.
Continued international collaboration is vital for ensuring access to safe and effective medicines.