Polymeric Films as a Multipurpose Drug Delivery System: Application, Properties, Preparation and Evaluation
A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Drug Delivery and Controlled Release".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 1283
Editors
2. Institute of Pharmaceutical Technologies, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
Interests: 3D printing technology; multicomponent tablets; personalized medicine; drug release profile; nanomaterials in pharmaceutical forms; chitosan-based formulations
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Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, owing to their multipurpose properties, polymeric films as drug delivery systems have received a great deal of attention. This dosage form is universal, as it can have both local and systemic effects by application to the skin or mucous membrane (eyes, oral cavity, vaginal canal, etc.). Using different types of polymers and their combinations, it is possible to achieve different film thicknesses, its textural characteristics (elasticity, plasticity, adhesion, etc.), ensure prolonged contact with the target area, and controlled release of active agents. Polymeric films can be manufactured using various techniques, such as solvent casting, hot-melt extrusion, electrospinning, and 3D printing. The production, study of properties, and evaluation of polymeric films as drug delivery systems will give the opportunity to apply them for a wide range of therapeutic purposes.
This Special Issue aims to collect advanced studies on the production and evaluation of polymeric films as drug delivery systems using the previously mentioned and other methods. We welcome submissions of original research articles and review articles that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this field.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Jurga Bernatoniene
Dr. Yuliia Maslii
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- drug delivery system
- polymers
- polymeric films
- physicochemical and texture characteristics
- film production techniques
- controlled and sustained release
- adhesion
- bioavailability
- formulation
- evaluation
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