Includes bibliographical references and index.

Molecular expressions and electrolyte properties of drug molecules -- Colligative properties and isotonic solutions -- Acid-base equilibrium and buffer solutions -- Drug solubility and distribution in immiscible systems -- Molecular interactions of drug in pharmaceutical and biological systems -- Chemical kinetics : principles and application -- Drug absorption, bioavailability, and dosage forms : a regulatory perspective -- Diffusion, dissolution, and permeability -- Micrometrics and pharmaceutical powders -- Tablets and capsules -- Interfacial phenomena -- Rheology in pharmacy -- Suspensions, emulsion, and colloids -- Transdermal drug delivery -- Drug delivery and targeting -- Parenteral drug delivery systems -- Delivery of biotechnology drugs -- Application of nanoscience in pharmaceutics.

Basic Physical Pharmacy provides a thorough yet accessible overview of the principles of physical pharmacy and their application in drug formulation and administration. This definitive guide to physical pharmacy covers all types of pharmaceuticals, from traditional forms and dosages to nanotechnology-based novel dosage design.