Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Technology
  • Year: 2012
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 5

Pharmaco-Economical Overview of Natural Gums and Hydrocolloids

  • Author:
  • Sanjay Saklani1, Komal Sharma2, Parul Sharma2, Aditi Sharma2, Megha Sood2, Deepak Prashar2,
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 256 to 259

1Department of Economics, Govt. College, Dharampur, Mandi (H.P.), India

2Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vinayaka College of Pharmacy, Kullu (H.P.), India

*Corresponding Author: Deepak Prashar, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vinayaka College of Pharmacy, Kullu (H.P.), India E-mail: coolpharma@y7mail.com

Online published on 21 February, 2013.

Abstract

When it comes to drug delivery system, coating with the polymer had been an important prospect. The availability of polymer in both biodegradable and non-biodegradable forms provides an added advantage of modification. In the current scenario, the quality of the product has to be in good economical range. The good quality of the preparation or formulation may inspire the consumer; however the economical aspect finally ends up in buying the product. Thus the study of pharmaco-economical aspects becomes an important criterion. The gums and hydrocolloids had been recommended in pharmacy for various purposes, yet its use and demand depends upon its economical overview.

Keywords

gums, hydrocolloids, economics, polymers