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.