ESCOP MONOGRAPHS The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products Second edition Completely revised and expanded ISBN 1 901964 07 8       Hardback       Published in 2003

This book marks a new authority on herbal medicine. Following the indispensable pioneering work of the Commission E in Germany, ESCOP has taken the lead role across Europe over the past decade in reviewing the therapeutic uses of herbal medicinal products. This is now recognized by the European Medicines Evaluation Agency, which formally receives ESCOP monographs as a basis for core dossiers on herbal medicines. Initial funding for the enterprise was provided by the European Commission.

Sixty ESCOP monographs were published during the late 1990s. All have been updated and expanded, and this second edition includes a further twenty monographs. The text constitutes an up-to-date review of scientific information on the therapeutic uses of herbal medicines, including indications, dosage, contra-indications, interactions and undesirable effects, together with summaries of pharmacological, clinical and toxicological data. It is extensively referenced to scientific literature - almost 5000 full citations appear in the book.

The ESCOP monographs are an invaluable resource for health professionals, regulators, manufacturers and many others. They provide the evidence base for the clinical use of herbal medicinal products.

For full details including a list of the 80 monographs and a downloadable order form, visit the ESCOP website at  www.escop.com

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The GLP Pocket-Book

A pocket-sized publication containing the Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Regulations 1999 and the Guide to the GLP Regulations, called The GLP Pocket-Book, is now available. This is a useful and valuable aid in applying the principles of GLP. The book is available from: MCA Publications, Information Centre, Medicines Control Agency, Room 10-201, Market Towers, 1 Nine Elms Lane, London SW8 5NQ. Telephone 020-7273 0228, fax 020-7273 0353, e-mail info@mca.gov.uk.