Biodrug Delivery Systems: Fundamentals, Applications and Clinical Development presents the work of an international group of leading experts in drug development and biopharmaceutical science who discuss the latest advances in biodrug delivery systems and associated techniques. The book discusses components of successful formulation, delivery, and production of biodrugs, which include sophisticated plants and complex processes, a well-trained and knowledgeable staff, and proper quality control. In addition, the authors examine: ADME (Absorption, Metabolism, Distribution, and...

With over 100 illustrations, Volume 1 addresses the core disciplines of pharmaceutics (absorption, PK, excipients, tablet dosage forms, and packaging), and explores the challenges and paradigms of pharmaceutics.Key topics in Volume 1 include:

principles of drug absorption, chemical kinetics, and drug stability
pharmacokinetics
the effect of route of administration and distribution on drug action
in vivo imaging of dose forms: gamma scintigraphy, PET imaging NMR, MRI, etc.
powder technology
excipient design and characterization
preformulation
optimization techniques in pharmaceutical...