Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients: 6th Revised edition - Hardcover

Rowe, Raymond C; Sheskey, Paul J; Quinn, Marian E

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0853697922 ISBN 13: 9780853697923

Publisher: Pharmaceutical Press, 2009

Synopsis

"The Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients" is internationally recognised as the authoritative source of information on pharmaceutical excipients. "The Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients" is a comprehensive guide to the uses, properties and safety of pharmaceutical excipients and is an essential reference for those involved in the development, production, control or regulation of pharmaceutical preparations. The handbook collects together essential data on the physical properties of excipients as well as providing information on their safe use and potential toxicity. All monographs are also thoroughly cross-referenced and indexed to allow their identification by chemical, non-proprietary or trade names.

About this title

About the Author

Raymond Rowe and Paul Sheskey are both editors of the previous edition. Rowe in particular is widely recognised internationally as an expert on pharmaceutical excipients

From the Back Cover

The Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients is an internationally acclaimed reference work recognized as one of the most authoritative and comprehensive sources of information on excipients used in pharmaceutical formulation. Jointly published by the American Pharmacists Association and the Pharmaceutical Press, publications department of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. Written by over 140 pharmaceutical scientists from around the world, expert in the manufacture, analysis, or use of excipients. Now contains 340 fully referenced excipient monographs:- 40 monographs new to this edition including a number of currently used coprocessed excipients. New monographs include Glycine, Hydroxypropyl Betadex, Methionine, Neotame, Pentetic Acid, Poly(DL-Lactic Acid), and Tagatose.- 300 existing monographs completely revised and updated, and NIR spectra newly added. New, improved, two-colour text design. Information on the uses, and chemical and physical properties of excipients systematically collated from a variety of international sources including: pharmacopeias, patents, primary and secondary literature, websites, and manufacturers data. Extensive data provided on the applications, licensing, and safety of excipients. Comprehensively cross-referenced and indexed, with many additional excipients described as related substances. An international suppliers directory and detailed information on trade names and specific grades or types of excipients commercially available.The Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients is an essential resource for formulators in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as those interested in the formulation or production of confectionery, cosmetics, and food products.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pharmaceutical Press
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0853697922
• ISBN 13: 9780853697923
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 944