Many suppository formulations have been developed for a number of therapeutic aims. However, comprehensive reliable information on suppository formulation is not always readily available. Suppositories resolves this situation by providing up-to-date, comprehensive information in one point of reference.

Suppositories provides a detailed review of suppository dosage forms with chapters covering:

• the history and development of the suppository
• suppository bases and their characteristics
• pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic factors
• formulation considerations
• manufacturing and compounding suppositories
• special types of suppositories
• quality control
• packaging and labelling
• stability and storage
• clinical considerations.

This reference book is an essential resource for all those involved in the formulation, development, manufacture and testing of suppositories.