Handbook of Pharmaceutical Additives
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Author(s): M. Ash and I. Ash
Publisher: Gower
ISBN: 0566075962
Format: hardback
1118pp
Price: £275.00
Review Date: 31 May 2000
Review: This volume describes about 3600 trade name products and 2500 chemicals that function as pharmaceutical additives (the secondary ingredients that are present in prescription and over-the-counter drug formulations which enable or enhance the delivery of the drug or medicine in a variety of dosage forms). The range of functionality of the product and chemicals contained in this reference include: improvement of flow characteristics; product uniformity; stability; taste and appearance; ease of handling and administration of the dose; convenience of use; and control of bioavailability. The book is divided into four sections: trade name reference; chemical dictionary/cross-reference; functional cross-reference; and manufacturers' directory.