This outstanding book provides comprehensive coverage of pharmaceutical law. It is an invaluable read for anyone seeking to understand the pharmaceutical ecosystem. The book also provides a robust foundation for those entering emerging or quickly shifting areas of the law, including artificial intelligence and telemedicine. -- Ana Santos Rutschman, Villanova University, USA Professor Abbotts important book fills a gap in the scholarly literature on pharmaceutical law. It offers an insightful general introduction to a complex and highly technical field of law, covering a broad range of topics with a rigorous analytical approach coupled with an accessible style fit for all audiences. -- Gian Luca Burci, Geneva Graduate Institute, Switzerland In this concise, up-to-date and forward-looking book, Fred Abbott provides a comprehensive yet critical survey of the complex legal issues involved in pharmaceutical development and regulation. The book draws on his decades-long experience as one of the world's foremost experts in international intellectual property law and global health policy. A tour de force and an indispensable guide! -- Peter K. Yu, Texas A&M University, USA