The thoroughly updated second edition of Handbook of Radiopharmaceuticals: Methodology and Applications serves as an authoritative reference in Radiopharmaceutical Sciences, offering comprehensive coverage of central topics such as radionuclide production, synthetic methodology, radiopharmaceutical development and regulations. A valuable resource for both newcomers to the field and experienced professionals, this volume delves into the latest concepts and issues involving targeted diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. Expert contributors from various sub-disciplines provide an immersive examination of radiochemistry, nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, and more.

Since the first edition was published, Nuclear Medicine and Radiopharmaceutical Sciences have undergone significant changes. New radiopharmaceuticals for diagnosis and therapy have been approved by the FDA, clinical PET and SPECT scans have increased dramatically, and advances in Artificial Intelligence have greatly enhanced research techniques. This fully revised edition reflects the current state of the field with substantially updated and expanded content, featuring new chapters on topics such as Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), regulatory oversight, and novel approaches to quality control. Readers will be informed of the exciting developments that have occurred in recent years.