Products
What is the difference between e-books and subscriptions?
Subscriptions grant access to e-books for a specific period (e.g., 3 years). Subscriptions include any updates published during that time, such as the release of a new edition or chapter. While subscribers can download their books and/or chapters, access ends when the subscription period expires. For more information, visit our Subscriptions page.
E-books are single purchases that do not expire.
Can I purchase a print version instead?
Most of our book titles are also available in print. You can find a link to the print version on eligible book pages in RAPS Library, or check out the RAPS Books page to browse all print titles.
Can I bundle products to save money?
The Regulatory Excellence bundles for Fundamentals, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals and Biologics provide savings on RAPS bestsellers. They are available in print, e-book, or subscription format.
Can I create a custom product for my classroom?
Instructors can hand-pick chapters from across multiple books to create a customized book that better aligns with their curriculum. Pricing will be calculated based on the number of chapters included in the customized book. For more information, see our page For Educators.
What is the All Access Library?
RAPS All-Access Library is a 12-month subscription for exclusive access to all active books in the RAPS Library. Books are viewable in the RAPS Library interface but may not be downloaded. Our powerful search functionality ensures you find what you need instantly. For more information, check out the All Access Library page.
Do I need to be a RAPS member to purchase products?
Anyone may purchase RAPS print books, e-books, and subscriptions. However, RAPS members receive significant discounts on purchases. See our Membership page for more information on the many benefits our members receive.
Are there any discounts available to me?
Student members and Emerging Markets members receive significant discounts on book purchases. See our Membership page to learn more about becoming a Student or Emerging Market member.
Access and Download
Can I download my individual e-books for offline access?
Yes, you can download the PDF version of any individual e-book you purchase.
Can I download my e-book subscriptions?
Yes, all e-books and subscriptions (excluding the All Access Library) can be downloaded for offline access. Since access to e-book subscription will be terminated once the subscription period ends, we highly encourage you to download the PDF prior to your subscription ending.
Do I need an internet connection to access my e-books or subscriptions?
Our e-book reader requires internet access for searching and reading books in your library. However, all e-books and subscriptions (excluding the All Access Library) can be downloaded for offline access.
Where can I access my e-book purchases?
To access your e-book purchases, click on My Library in the top navigation menu. You can also find all of your RAPS purchases in the My Products area of the RAPS homepage.
Do I need an e-book reader to read my e-book?
No, you do not need an e-book reader to read your purchased e-books. Your e-books are viewable through our online reader and can also be downloaded for offline access.
Can I access my e-book on more than one device?
Yes. Your e-books are viewable on any device you would like as long as the device is connected to the internet. To view your e-book offline, you must download the PDF from the book’s description page.
Please note, however, that sharing e-books is not permitted. Your e-book is licensed to you as an individual for your personal, non-transferable use.
Usage and Features
Can I highlight or take notes in the e-books?
The e-book reader itself does not support annotation features like highlighting or note-taking. However, you can use browser add-ons, like Hypothesis, that support annotation.
To sign up for and install Hypothesis, please refer to their Quick Start Guide. Note, you will need to create a free Hypothesis account.
Can I preview the online reader before making my purchase?
Explore our sample e-book to experience the reading interface firsthand.
Can I print my e-book?
In the online reader, printing is limited to the current page you are viewing. To print, click on the print icon along the left side of the book while in the reader.
E-books that you download may be printed in full.
Account and Purchases
Is sharing e-books allowed?
No, sharing e-books is not permitted. Your e-book is licensed to you as an individual for your personal, non-transferable use. All content is protected by copyright held by the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS). All rights are reserved. We appreciate your respect for copyright and watermark each e-book to identify its purchaser.
You are not authorized to:
- Share, forward, upload, post, or otherwise distribute your e‑book or any portion of it;
- Reproduce, copy, or store the e-book in a shared environment (including corporate servers, learning systems, or public platforms such as Scribd or similar);
- Modify, excerpt, or create derivative works without written permission from RAPS.
Why do my old purchases not appear in My Library?
Some customers have experienced difficulty accessing e-book purchases made prior to 1 August 2024; if you have been affected by this, please contact the RAPS Customer Service team at raps@raps.org.
Will my e-book or subscription expire?
Your e-book is a lifetime purchase and won’t expire. Most subscriptions expire 3 years after purchase. The All Access Library subscription expires after 1 year. You may renew any subscription at any time.
I forgot my username and password. How can I reset?
Your RAPS Library login credentials are the same as your RAPS.org login credentials. To reset your login, click on “Reset Password” on the login screen. If you need additional support, please contact the RAPS Customer Service team at raps@raps.org.
Note, we have updated our website platform as of 1 April 2026. If you have an existing login and have not logged in since then, please reset your password before signing in. After you log in for the first time, you will be prompted to confirm your profile preferences, which will be used to personalize content.