Society's new edition of ‘Physicochemical principles’ book
 A fourth edition of ‘Physicochemical principles of pharmacy’ has been published by the Pharmaceutical Press (the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's publishing imprint). Formerly produced by Palgrave Macmillan, the book is now presented in a two-colour design introduced to aid learning and to ensure that the layout is clear and accessible.
Pharmaceutical Press says: “Physical chemistry is the basis of
rational pharmaceutical formulation and processing and is fundamental
to understanding the complexities of drug delivery and drug absorption. ‘Physicochemical
principles of pharmacy’ provides the physicochemical background
to the design and use of pharmaceutical dosage forms. It goes beyond
the introductory aspects of the subject to show how basic physicochemical
principles are essential to an understanding of every aspect of drug
action, from the dosage form to the site of action in the body.”
The book is written by Sandy Florence, dean of the School of Pharmacy,
University of London, and David Attwood, professor of pharmacy, School
of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Manchester. Its
contents include: solids; gases and volatile agents; physicochemical
properties of drugs in solution; drug stability; drug solubility; surfactants;
emulsions, suspensions and other dispersed systems; polymers and macromolecules;
drug absorption and routes of administration; physicochemical drug Interactions
and Incompatibilities; peptides, proteins and other biopharmaceuticals;
and in vitro assessment of dosage forms.
The 512-page paperback book costs £34.95. UK orders can be placed
by telephone (01767 604 971), fax (01767 601 640) or e-mail (rps@turpin-distribution.com)
or through the Pharmaceutical Press website.
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