Pharmaceutics: The Science of Medicine Design and Manufacture

Edited by renowned experts Michael E. Aulton and Kevin M.G. Taylor, Pharmaceutics is a comprehensive textbook that delves into the intricacies of pharmaceutical science. As a fundamental subject area, pharmaceutics deals with the scientific and technological aspects of designing and manufacturing dosage forms or medicines. This understanding is vital for pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists involved in converting drugs into safe, effective, and convenient medicines for patients.

What’s New in the Fourth Edition?

This updated edition of Pharmaceutics reflects the rapid advancements in delivery methodologies, drug formulations, and special population targeting. New chapters cover parenteral and ocular delivery, design and administration of medicines for children and the elderly, plant medicines, nanotechnology, and biopharmaceuticals delivery.

New Editor: Kevin Taylor, Professor of Clinical Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of London, joins the editorial team.

New Contributors: 22 experts have contributed to this edition, bringing fresh insights and expertise.

Comprehensive Coverage: This textbook provides a logical and detailed account of drug design and manufacture, covering the science of formulation and drug delivery. It is designed and written for students of pharmacy, balancing introductory concepts with cutting-edge research.

Key Features:

• Logical and comprehensive account of drug design and manufacture
• Includes the science of formulation and drug delivery
• Designed and written for newcomers to the design of dosage forms
• New chapters on parenteral and ocular delivery, special population targeting, and emerging technologies
• Thoroughly revised and updated throughout

Book Details:

Pages: 908

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone

Edition: 4

Publication Date: July 5, 2013

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0702042900

ISBN-13: 978-0702042904

eText ISBN: 9780702053931