title: A summarized discussion of current good manufacturing practice regulations.
abstract: In light of recent events and discussions of compounding pharmacy, it is important to discuss and understand the purpose of good manufacturing practices. This article provides a summary of the current Good Manufacturing Practice Regulations which were established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
authors.affiliation: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034, USA. lallen@ijpc.com
authors.forename: Loyd V
authors.initials: LV
authors.lastname: Allen
mesh_terms: D004339:Drug Compounding / Q000592:standards; D004345:Drug Industry / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration