Novel Drug Delivery System (NDDS) is a term that refers to a range of technologies and approaches that are used to deliver pharmaceutical drugs to the body in a targeted and controlled manner. The goal of NDDS is to improve the effectiveness and safety of drugs by controlling the rate at which they are released and delivered to the body.
There are several different types of NDDS technologies, including:
Oral drug delivery systems: These systems are used to deliver drugs through the digestive system, and can include tablets, capsules, and liquids. They can be designed to release the drug at a specific rate or to target specific areas of the body.
Injectable drug delivery systems: These systems are used to deliver drugs through the skin or other tissues using a needle or other device. They can be designed to release the drug at a specific rate or to target specific areas of the body.
Transdermal drug delivery systems: These systems are used to deliver drugs through the skin using patches or other devices. They can be designed to release the drug at a specific rate or to target specific areas of the body.
Ocular drug delivery systems: These systems are used to deliver drugs to the eye, and can include eye drops, ointments, and other formulations.
Pulmonary drug delivery systems: These systems are used to deliver drugs to the lungs, and can include inhalers and nebulizers.
NDDS technologies have the potential to improve the effectiveness and safety of drugs by controlling the rate at which they are released and delivered to the body. They can also improve patient compliance by making it easier for patients to take their medication as prescribed. However, developing and producing NDDS products can be complex and challenging, and requires expertise in a range of areas including formulation, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance