Suppositories

Detailed review of suppository dosage forms with a main focus on technological and formulation information as well as stability, storage, packaging and labelling issues.
-First review of the area in 30 years.

-Comprehensive A to Z coverage of the science of this solid dosage form.

-Over 2000 original research papers reviewed, assessed and included.
Contents:

* Introduction to Suppositories
* History and Development of the Suppository
* Suppository Bases and their Characteristics
* Pharmaceutic, Biopharmaceutic and Pharmacokinetic Factors Involving Suppositories
* Formulation Considerations
* Manufacturing Suppositories
* Compounding Suppositories
* Special Types of Suppositories
* Quality Control of Suppositories
* Packaging and Labelling of Suppositories
* Stability and Storage of Suppositories
* Clinical Considerations
* Appendices