Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology is the sensational, quickly evolving branch of medical science that deals with connecting nanoscale materials as drug delivery and/or diagnostic tools. As drug delivery tools, nano-delivery systems can be used to enhance the site-specific, targeted delivery of precise medicines. This typically results in significant reductions in side effects and concomitant improvements in efficacy. Nanotechnology signifies a platform for evolving innovative modifications and improvements to many kind of features of pharmaceutical manufacturing. Also, the rate of nanotechnology discovery is proceeding more rapidly than practical applications in the field of pharmaceutical manufacturing. Nanotechnology generally refers to structures that are up to several hundred nanometers in size. Nanomedicines and nano drug delivery systems are relatively new but rapidly developing science where materials in the nanoscale range are employed to serve as means of diagnostic tools or to deliver therapeutic agents to specific targeted sites in a controlled manner. Novel drug delivery systems have several advantages over conventional multi dose therapy. Nanoparticles can offer significant advantages over the conventional drug delivery in terms of high stability, high specificity, high drug carrying capacity, ability for controlled release, possibility to use in different route of administration and the capability to deliver both hydrophilic and hydrophobic drug molecules. A well-designed drug delivery system can overcome some of the problems of conventional therapy and enhance the therapeutic efficacy of a particular drug. The intent of the study is to highlight the potential of nanoparticle formulation and their applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This study will also describe the challenges and future nanotechnology strategies to overcome limitations in this field.

This presentation covers:

• What is Nanotechnology / Definition / History / Purpose of Nanotechnology       
• Use of Nontechnology Tools in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing process for producing novel dosage forms.
• Overcoming formulation challenges in pharmaceuticals by using nanotechnologies.     
• Nanotechnologies and current: Pending Regulations and Related Standards.   
• Equipments used in pharmaceuticals for nano-sizing of drugs.
• Benefits of Nano-Technology in Pharmaceuticals.
• Conclusion