Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery: Revised and Expanded

Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery, Third Edition, is a comprehensive book that covers the basic principles of pharmaceutics, biopharmaceutics, dosage form design, and drug delivery, including emerging new biotechnology-based treatment modalities. It integrates aspects of physical pharmacy, chemistry, biology, and biopharmaceutics into drug delivery and highlights the recent advances in gene therapy and nanotechnology. The book emphasizes the emerging emphasis on drug discovery, antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates, individualized medicine, targeted drug delivery, and the increasing role of modeling and simulation. It provides a singular perspective and unified source of information for students, instructors, and professionals.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 728 pages
Publication date: 14 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This third edition of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery, a comprehensive and extensively revised text, delves into the fundamental principles of pharmaceutics, biopharmaceutics, dosage form design, and drug delivery, encompassing emerging new biotechnology-based treatment modalities. The authors seamlessly integrate aspects of physical pharmacy, chemistry, biology, and biopharmaceutics into the realm of drug delivery, highlighting the significant impact of recent advancements in gene therapy and nanotechnology on these fields.

In the ever-evolving biopharmaceutical industry, driven by the expiration of older patents and the fierce competition of generic drugs, the pace of change is accelerating faster than ever before. This edition of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery underscores the growing emphasis on drug discovery, the utilization of therapeutic moieties such as antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates, the concept of individualized medicine, including patient stratification strategies, targeted drug delivery, and the increasing role of modeling and simulation in drug development.

While there exist numerous books on pharmaceutics and dosage forms, they often focus on distinct areas of the discipline, lacking an integrated approach. This book stands out as a unique offering, providing a comprehensive and unified perspective of the entire field while serving as a valuable resource for students, instructors, and professionals alike. By offering an integrated approach, this book saves valuable time and money, enabling individuals to delve into the complexities of pharmaceutics and dosage forms with ease and efficiency.

Weight: 1350g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032339351
Edition number: 3 ed