The Life Sciences Law Review awarded Francesco Setti for his contribution to the 9th edition.

In the chapter dedicated to Italy, Francesco describes the requirements that a regulated product must meet throughout its life-cycle, from discovery to clinical trials, the marketing authorisation process and post-approval controls. 

The article begins with a detailed description of the contents of the Pharmaceutical Regulatory , and then goes on to examine the procedures relating to pricing and reimbursement, administrative and judicial remedies, financial relations with prescribers and payers, special liability systems, and competition issues.