Dosage Forms and Delivery Systems for Vaginal Therapy

Dear Colleagues,

The focus of this issue is on the challenges and promises of delivery systems for the drug therapy of vaginal diseases. In spite of advancements in drug delivery technologies, the vaginal route of drug administration remains a challenge in the development of novel drug therapies. Most of the delivery systems are aimed at improving the treatment of vaginal infections, including HIV prevention. Promising new approaches in design of drug delivery systems destined both for local therapy and systemic absorption, the role of system’s mucoadhesiveness, potential for drug targeting, industrial scale up and acceptability by patients will be discussed in this issue. In addition, potential toxicity issues and use of delivery systems in pregnancy, optimization of drug delivery in pre- and post-menopausal women will also be included.

Prof. Dr. Natasa Skalko-Basnet
Guest Editor

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