Advances and Challenges in Pharmaceutical Technology: Materials, Process Development, and Drug Delivery Strategies examines the recent continuous advancements that are one of the defining characteristics of pharmaceutical technology. The pharmaceutical industry is highly dynamic and rapidly expanding. This field of study demands various amplified efforts for developing pharmaceutical processes and formulation strategies. This book discusses common formulation strategies including the use of tools for formulation development and process analytical technology as well as exploring the uses of various pharmaceutical biomaterials including natural polymers and synthetic polymers. Recent developments have resulted in the development of technologies including prodrugs coating, microencapsulation, and nanotechnology, allowing the design of newer, effective drug delivery, targeting systems and devices. Multiple common modes of drug administration, including oral drug delivery, transdermal drug delivery, buccal drug delivery, ocular drug delivery gastroretentive drug delivery, colon-targeted drug delivery, brain-targeted drug delivery, etc., can be accomplished using gels, liposomes, iontophoresis, ultrasonic, or MEMS. The book addresses these rapid advancements by providing a thorough understanding of the pharmaceutical processes and formulation development and explorations and exploitation of various pharmaceutical biomaterials to formulate pharmaceutical dosage forms. Key Features Provides extensive information and analysis on recent advancement in the field of pharmaceutical technology, Includes contributions from global leaders and experts in academia, industry, and regulatory agencies, Uses high-quality illustrations, flowcharts, and tables to explain concepts and texts to the readers along with practical examples and research case studies Book jacket.