Advances in Pharmaceutical Cocrystal Design and Technological Applications
A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Pharmacy and Formulation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 September 2025 | Viewed by 32
Special Issue Editors
2. Unidad de Investigación y Desarrollo en Tecnología Farmacéutica, CONICET, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, UNITEFA, Cordoba X5000HUA, Argentina
Interests: supramolecular chemistry; polymorphs; cyclodextrins; pharmaceutical nanotechnology
2. Unidad de Investigación y Desarrollo en Tecnología Farmacéutica, CONICET, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, UNITEFA, Cordoba X5000HUA, Argentina
Interests: antimicrobial drugs; polymorphs; biopharmacy
2. Unidad de Investigación y Desarrollo en Tecnología Farmacéutica, CONICET, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, UNITEFA, Cordoba X5000HUA, Argentina
Interests: pharmaceutics; drug development; drug delivery systems; ligand–receptor interactions; nanoparticles; solid-state characterization; biodegradation; physical and chemical stability
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Pharmaceutical cocrystals have been extensively studied for their ability to enhance the physicochemical and biopharmaceutical properties of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). However, recent advances have led to their integration into innovative drug delivery platforms, expanding their potential applications beyond traditional solid dosage forms. This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research on the design, formation, and application of pharmaceutical cocrystals in new technological platforms. Topic of interest include, but are not limited to, cocrystal-based formulations in transdermal and microneedle systems, inhalable drug delivery, 3D printing pharmaceuticals, and nanoscale drug carriers. Papers exploring novel characterization techniques, stability enhancement strategies, and regulatory perspectives are also welcome. By encouraging discussions of these advances, this Special Issue aims to bridge the gap between fundamental cocrystal research and its translational impact on modern pharmaceutical technologies.
Dr. María Soledad Bueno
Dr. Marcela Raquel Longhi
Dr. Claudia Garnero
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- pharmaceutical cocrystal
- cocrystal design and formation
- advanced drug delivery systems
- transdermal and microneedle applications
- inhalable formulations
- 3D printing of pharmaceuticals
- nanotechnology in drug delivery
- stability and characterization of cocrystals
- regulatory aspects of cocrystal-based formulation
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