Covers all aspects of controlled drug delivery, including human, agricultural and animal applications. The 70 entries, written by an international team of renowned experts, offers A-to-Z coverage of controlled drug delivery systems for researchers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, agriculture companies, medical device companies, clinical research organizations and medical schools.

A comprehensive guide to the current research, major challenges, and future prospects of controlled drug delivery systems Controlled drug delivery has the potential to significantly improve therapeutic outcomes, increase clinical benefits, and enhance the safety of drugs in a wide range of diseases and health conditions. Fundamentals of Drug Delivery provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the essential principles and processes of modern controlled drug delivery systems. Featuring contributions by respected researchers, clinicians, and pharmaceutical industry professionals, this edited volume reviews the latest research in the field and addresses the many issues central to the development of effective, controlled drug delivery. Divided in three parts, the book begins by introducing the concept of drug delivery and discussing both challenges and opportunities within the rapidly evolving field. The second section presents an in-depth critique of the common administration routes for controlled drug delivery, including delivery through skin, the lungs, and via ocular, nasal, and otic routes. The concluding section summarizes the current state of the field and examines specific issues in drug delivery and advanced delivery technologies, such as the use of nanotechnology in dermal drug delivery and advanced drug delivery systems for biologics. This authoritative resource: Covers each main stage of the drug development process, including selecting pharmaceutical candidates and evaluating their physicochemical characteristics Describes the role and application of mathematical modelling and the influence of drug transporters in pharmacokinetics and drug disposition Details the physiology and barriers to drug delivery for each administration route Presents a historical perspective and a look into the possible future of advanced drug delivery systems Explores nanotechnology and cell-mediated drug delivery, including applications for targeted delivery and toxicological and safety issues Includes comprehensive references and links to the primary literature Edited by a team of of internationally-recognized experts, Fundamentals of Drug Delivery is essential reading for researchers, industrial scientists, and advanced students in all areas of drug delivery including pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering, polymer and materials science, and chemical and biochemical engineering.

This book describes the theories, applications, and challenges for different oral controlled release formulations. This book differs from most in its focus on oral controlled release formulation design and process development. It also covers the related areas like preformulation, biopharmaceutics, in vitro-in vivo correlations (IVIVC), quality by design (QbD), and regulatory issues.

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The many drawbacks of conventional dosage forms and delivery systems are overcome by designing and developing controlled release drug delivery systems, and pharmaceutical and other scientists have carried out extensive and intensive investigations in the field to explore their applications. A controlled-release drug formulation can improve product efficacy and extend patent protection. As controlled drug delivery systems continue to play a vital role in delivering various types of therapeutic agents in a controlled manner, researchers are only just scratching the surface of their full potential. Advancements in Controlled Drug Delivery Systems supplies information on translating the physicochemical properties of drugs into drug delivery systems, explores how drugs are administered via various routes, and discusses recent advancements in the fabrication and development of controlled drug delivery systems. It also underlines the methodology of controlled drug delivery system preparation and the significance, disadvantages, detailed classifications, and relevant examples. Covering topics such as machine learning and oral-controlled drug delivery, this book is ideal for pharmacists, healthcare professionals, researchers, academicians, research centers, health units, students, and pharmaceutical and scientific laboratories.