Botanical Drug Products ― Recent Developments and Market Trends

Botanicals, which have been part of human food and medicine for thousands of years, are perceived as being safer than synthetic pharmaceuticals. The global botanical drug market is expected to reach $26.6 billion by 2017. In terms of FDA regulations, botanical drugs are no different from non-botanical products, having to meet the safety and effectiveness standards of a new drug in accordance. This book comprises a complete start-to-end process from drug-idea conception, to drug development process.

Jayant Lokhande, MD, obtained his doctoral degree in botanical drugs from University of Mumbai. Subsequently, he completed an MBA in biotechnology (finance and strategy) from University of Pune Campus School. He is an expert in biotechnology business management with integrated economics, catering to the critical business aspects of technology applications. He has worked for several nutraceuticals companies in the United States and India and has formulated successful strategies for marketing nutraceuticals worldwide. He has significant clini cal experience in botanical drugs and the application of nutraceuticals in chronic diseases. He recently started his own company in the United States, for which his responsibilities include business analysis, product development, and technical marketing and sales. Yashwant Pathak, PhD, is currently the associate dean for faculty affairs at the newly launched College of Pharmacy, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida. Pathak earned his MS and PhD degrees in pharmaceutical technology from Nagpur University, Nagpur, India, and EMBA and MS degrees in conflict management from Sullivan University, Louisville, Kentucky. With extensive experience in academia and industry, Pathak has over 120 publications, research papers, abstracts, book chapters, and reviews to his credit. He has presented over 150 presentations, posters, and lectures worldwide in the field of pharmaceuticals, drug delivery systems, and other related topics. He has also coedited six books on nanotechnology and drug delivery systems, two books on nutraceuticals, and several books on cultural studies. Pathak is the holder of two patents. He has travelled extensively to over 75 countries and is actively involved with many pharmacy colleges in different countries.