Specialised Pharmaceutical Formulation: The Science and Technology of Dosage Forms

Formulation is a critical step in drug design, combining active drugs with other substances to enhance therapeutic potential, safety, and stability. This volume covers a diverse range of less common dosage forms, including inhalational, dermal, and transdermal formulations, as well as ocular, oral suspensions, vaccines, and nanoparticle drug delivery. It also provides essential knowledge for processing and manufacturing to ensure quality, efficiency, and acceptable costing.

Format: Hardback
Length: 338 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2022
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

The drug design process is a crucial stage that involves the formulation of active drugs with other substances to enhance therapeutic potential, safety, and stability of the final medicinal product. This intricate process faces numerous challenges and opportunities due to regulatory and quality demands, as well as advancements in processing technologies. In this comprehensive volume, we delve into the realm of pharmaceutical formulation, expanding upon traditional dosage forms such as tablets and capsules to encompass a diverse range of less common dosage forms. We explore novel routes of administration, including inhalational, dermal, and transdermal formulations, as well as ocular, oral suspensions, vaccines, and nanoparticle drug delivery. Furthermore, we provide in-depth coverage of the methods employed to process and manufacture these formulations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and acceptable costing.

Specialised Pharmaceutical Formulation is an indispensable resource for students and researchers in academia and the pharmaceutical industry. It equips readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively and reliably produce products that can be approved, manufactured, and made available to patients. By addressing the latest developments and trends in pharmaceutical formulation, this book serves as a valuable guide for those seeking to advance their understanding and contribute to the field.

Weight: 673g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839161759