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Monica E. Caphart
MFP Year
2000-2002
MFP Class
6
Home State
New York
Home Agencies
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Host Agencies
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency, National Diet, Taiho Pharmaceutical
Objective
Learned about the Japanese Good Manufacturing Practice guidelines and regulations for drugs; examined the Japanese drug inspection process; and gained an understanding of the relationships between the Japanese pharmaceutical industry, their trade organizations and the Japanese government.