The Encyclopedia of Pharmaceutical Technology presents authoritative and contemporary articles on all aspects of drug development, dosage forms, manufacturing, and regulation-enabling the specialist and novice alike to keep abreast of developments in this rapidly evolving and highly competitive field.
A dependable reference tool and a solid investment for years to come-maintaining currency through its supplements [Volume 18/Supplement 1: Published November, 1998]
The Encyclopedia contains interdisciplinary contributions in a wide array of subjects, including
Drugs

• decomposition
  
• metabolism
  
• pharmaceutical incompatibilities
  
• pharmacokinetics
  
• physicochemical properties
  
• preformulation
  
• stability
  
  Drug Delivery Systems and Devices-Development and Manufacture
  
• analysis and controls
  
• bioavailability
  
• use of computerization
  
• formulation and processing alternatives
  
• national and international registration
  
• packaging
  
• patents
  
• process validation
  
• scale-up
  
• safety and efficacy
  
• stability
  
• standards
  
  Post-Production and Practical Considerations
  
• governmental/industrial/professional organizations
  
• legal aspects
  
• national and international agencies
  
• patent life of drugs
  
• patient compliance
  
  ...and much, much more!