一、課程說明(Course Description)
The aim of this course is to introduce (a) the knowledge about why healthcare
regulations for medicinal products and devices were established (b) discover the
key historical milestones leading to today's healthcare regulations, and (c)
calrify the importance of global harmonization.

本課程目的主要介紹(a)全球生技醫藥與器械法規的知識(b)全球生技醫藥與器械法規的發展歷史(c)全球
生技醫藥與器械法規的一致化

二、指定用書(Text Books)


三、參考書籍(References)
Fundamentals of International Regulatory Affairs (2nd edition)

四、教學方式(Teaching Method)
Lectures and class discussion/participation

五、教學進度(Syllabus)

Part I Introduction to Global Healthcare Product Regulation
Lesson 1: What Products are Regulated and Why
Lesson 2: Overview of Regulatory Systems and Agencies in the US
Lesson 3: Overview of Regulatory Systems and Agencies in the EU
Lesson 4,5,6: Student Presentation (Canada, Australia, Japan)
*GHTF member states: US, EU, Canada, Australia, Japan

Part II: Pharmaceuticals:
Fundamentals of International Regulatory Affairs
Chapter 9 Premarket Requirements/Dossier Requirements
Chapter 10 Authorization Procedures for Pharmaceutical Products
Chapter 11 Stability Test Requirements
Chapter 12 Quality Systems and Inspection Processes—Pharmaceuticals
Chapter 13 Generic Drug Products
Chapter 14 Over-the-Counter Products (OTCs)
Chapter 15 Pharmaceutical Postmarketing and Compliance

Part III: Medical Devices:
Medical Devices: Definition and Life Cycles

Fundamentals of International Regulatory Affairs
Chapter 16 Medical Device Premarket Requirements
Chapter 17 Technical and Regulatory Requirements
Chapter 18 Device Quality Systems
Chapter 19 In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices
Chapter 20 Active Implantable Medical Devices
Chapter 21 Software
Chapter 22 Postmarket Requirements

Part IV: Biologics:

Chapter 23 High-Risk Products: Products Derived from Biotechnology
Chapter 24 Advancement of Biosimilars Development
Chapter 25 Vaccines


六、成績考核(Evaluation)
Mid-term: Group Presentation (20%)
Final Exam (80%)


七、可連結之網頁位址
Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society
http://www.raps.org/