Pharmaceutical Process Engineering: Second Edition (Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences)

With step-by-step methods of drug production and knowledge of major unit operations and key concepts of pharmaceutical engineering, this guide will help to improve communication among the varied professionals working in the pharmaceutical industry. Key features: REVISION OF A BESTSELLER - Updates include recent advances in the field to keep pharmaceutical scientists and technologists up-to-date IDEAL INTRODUCTORY TEXT - Covers basic engineering principles, drug production, and development processes, so scientists can easily convert bulk pharmaceutical products into patient-ready dosage forms NEW INFORMATION - on quality principles that include quality by design; mathematical and statistical approaches to experimental design; computer aided design; and PAT (process analytical technology) keeps professionals at the forefront of their field COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE - Step-by-step methods of drug production, knowledge of major unit operations, and key concepts of pharmaceutical engineering will help to improve communication among the varied professionals working in the pharmaceutical industry