Includes bibliographic references and index.

The processing of small volume parenterals and related sterile products -- Factors involved in manufacturing large volume parenterals -- freeze drying - Principles and practice -- Design considerations for a parenteral production facility -- Biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility design -- personnel - the key factor in clean room operations -- Environmental control of parenteral drug manufacturing Industrial sterilization - a review of current principles and practices -- development of ophthalmic formulations

Updated and enlarged to three volumes, the 2nd edition of "Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms: Parenteral Medications" examines all important aspects of sterile drug products. This volume discusses the principles, characteristics, and operations of the processing functions of sterile drug products.