Handbook of Analysis and Pharmaceutical Quality: Nano-Methods

The expansion of nanotechnology in the pharmaceutical industry has opened up a new field of therapy as well as increased the pressure on regulatory bodies for adequate regulation and safety assessment. The impact nanotherapeutics, drug delivery systems, or combination products could affect treatment of disease by enabling targeted delivery. This article provides an overview of the methods typically used to characterize nanomaterials specifically relating to pharmaceutical industry and their relevance to the field. Keywords: nanotechnology; pharmaceutical industry; nanotherapeutics; nanomaterials; disease