This book delves into the complexities of transdermal patches, addressing the pivotal role of adhesion in ensuring optimal drug delivery. This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the factors influencing adhesion, materials used in patch formulation, and innovative testing methods. It explores the latest advancements in materials, testing techniques, and the impact of environmental factors on patch performance.This book is intended for researchers, pharmaceutical scientists, and healthcare professionals involved in drug delivery systems.

Dr. Mandip Sachdeva is a Professor and Section leader at Florida A&M University. He did his B. Pharm and M. Pharm from Panjab University, Chandigarh and then worked for Ranbaxy and Alembic Chemical Works. He finished his Ph.D at Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada in 1989 and then worked for SynPhar Labs in Edmonton. After he joined as an Assistant Professor in Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, FL. Presently he is a Professor and Section Leader of Pharmaceutics and also Editor in Chief for CRC Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems. Dr. Sachdeva has over 120 publications in the area of Drug Delivery and over 250 presentations.

Dr. Arvind Bagde is a research associate, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, Florida A&M University