Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients

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.