Preface

Drug formulation design has evolved from simple and traditional systems to more modern and complex novel dosage forms. Formulation development is a tedious process and requires an enormous amount of effort from many different people. Effective drug delivery systems are used to optimize the therapeutic properties of drugs and render them safe, effective, and reliable. Such delivery systems offer numerous advantages compared to conventional dosage forms, including improved efficacy, reduced toxicity, and improved patient compliance and convenience. This improvement can increase the therapeutic activity compared to the side effects, reducing the number of drug administrations required during treatment. Moreover, the attached drugs can be targeted to specific organs, tissues, or cells. In recent years, emerging trends in the design and development of drug products have indicated the increasing need for integrated characterization and an in-depth understanding of their roles in drug delivery applications.

Written by worldwide experts in the field, this book discusses innovative aspects of drug design and formulation. It studies, analyzes, and upholds the pillars of drug design, crystal engineering, and formulation. Moreover, it describes a systematic methodology for formulating drug products so that they perform according to one's goals, providing formulation scientists with a fast track to the implementation of the methodology. This book is a vital tool for researchers and students in pharmaceutical science, as it gives incredible insights into emerging trends and concepts.

> **Dr. Rahul Shukla** Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow, India

**Dr. Akbar Ali** Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan

**Dr. Aleksey Kuznetsov** Department of Chemistry, Technical University Federico Santa Maria, Santiago, Chile

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Section 1

Preformulation
