"...sets the standard in the field and creates the ultimate go-to-guide on all aspects of this ever-evolving area of concentration...this [set] is like having a pharmaceutical library at your fingertips, notable for providing answers to the latest questions in a fascinating field of study." -- Electric Review

Praise for previous editions...

"indispensable for scientists and experts active in various stages of drug development, manufacture, marketing, and regulation." -- Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis Letters

"...The depth and breadth of coverage...make it an excellent source for academic and special libraries supporting research programs in the health sciences, pharmacology, and chemical engineering." -- American Reference Books Annual

"...a valuable, well presented…addition to the literature." -- The Pharmaceutical Journal

"...praiseworthy.... The editors and the authors are to be congratulated." -- Pharmaceutical Technology

"...a valuable resource for one who wishes to quickly become familiar with specific topics in pharmaceutics...an up-to-date, expertly written convenience." -- ARBAonline

"...the value of the encyclopedia is in its tremendous breadth....highly recommended...should be in the library of any company or institution involved in pharmaceuticals." -- Organic Process Research and Development (for previous edition)

"...a highly recommended set to academic health science libraries....I am not familiar with any other book that offers the same coverage." -- E-Streams (for previous edition)

"...Many of the issues addressed are complex, and the editors have succeeded in their efforts to provide up-to-date, concise, and well-written reviews from experts in their respective fields.... The quality of this publication justifies its expense in any college of pharmacy, health sciences library or bookstore, or pharmaceutical industry library." -- Doody's Reviews

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY

Third Edition

Edited by
JAMES SWARBRICK PharmaceuTech, Inc., Pinehurst, North Carolina, U.S.A.

Presenting authoritative and engaging articles on all aspects of drug development, dosage, manufacturing, and regulation, this Third Edition enables the pharmaceutical specialist and novice alike to keep abreast of developments in this rapidly evolving and highly competitive field. A dependable reference tool and constant companion for years to come, the Third Edition will offer completely new entries that cover critical issues in the field such as the impact of genomics, biotechnology, and implants on drug discovery, targeting, delivery, and formulation. In addition, it will address new regulatory issues, such as the changes in advertising regulations, and emerging FDA procedures. Bringing together acknowledged leaders from every specialty related to pharmaceutical technology, this Third Edition

• stands as an indispensable and single-source reference at the forefront of pharmaceutical technology and research
• keeps pharmaceutical professionals and researchers at the cutting-edge of their disciplines with more than 70 NEW entries on topics of utmost importance in the field including advances in systems validation, processing techniques, patent issues, noninvasive drug delivery, and the commercialization of drugs and dosage forms
• provides a comprehensive overview of most specialty and subspecialty topics relating to the research, manufacture, marketing, and use of pharmaceuticals
• offers a reader-friendly and timely collection of references to the pharmaceutical market
• contains an abundance of articles on pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, analytical chemistry, quality assurance, drug safety, and manufacturing processes