Pharmaceutics (journal)

Pharmaceutics is a branch of pharmacy that deals with the process of turning new chemical entities (NCE) or old drugs into medications that can be used safely and effectively by patients. It involves the design and manufacture of medicines.

Overview

Pharmaceutics is the discipline of pharmacy that involves the development of a therapeutic substance into a final pharmaceutical product that can be administered to a patient by several routes such as oral, topical, injectable, inhalation, etc. This involves knowledge of a variety of scientific disciplines and not only includes the science of preparing and dispensing drugs, but also the design, production, and testing of drugs.

History

The history of pharmaceutics dates back to the origins of pharmacy itself. The first recorded instance of the practice of pharmacy can be traced back to the ancient Babylonians and Egyptians. The evolution of the profession and its practices, regulations, and laws are complex and many of these are still in effect today.

Branches of Pharmaceutics

Pharmaceutics can be broadly classified into two main areas: physical pharmacy and dosage form design.

• Physical Pharmacy involves the study of physical and chemical properties of drug molecules and related substances.

• Dosage Form Design involves the manufacture and evaluation of different types of dosage forms such as tablets, capsules, ointments, and injectables.

Pharmaceutics Journal

The Pharmaceutics Journal is a peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies related to the field of pharmaceutics. The journal covers a wide range of topics including drug delivery, drug formulation, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmaceutical technology.

See Also

• Pharmacy
• Pharmacology
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Drug delivery
• Drug formulation