Richard Blum was Chairman of the International Research Group for Drug Legislation and Programs. Andrew Herxheimer was a consultant at the Charing Cross Hospital in London and Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands. Catherine Stenzl was Coordinator of the International Research Group for Drug Legislation and Programs. Jasper Woodcock was Director of the Institute for the Study of Drug Dependence London.

'The book is a positive contribution to the literature...It is amply documented through a bountiful list of references and additional readings of truly international scope.' Albert I. Wertheimer, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, USA.

• 1. Medicines – The Interested Parties 2. The Use of Medicines for Illness 3. The Introduction of New Drugs 4. The Promotion of Prescription Drugs and Other Puzzles 5. Information and Education About Drugs 6. Factors Affecting Individual Use of Medicines 7. Economic Considerations in the Provision and Use of Medicines8. The Role of International Organisations in Medicines Policy 9. Coherent Policies on Drugs: Formulation and Implementation