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The pharmaceutical industry counts amongst the most influential and successful industries today, generating equal amounts of praise and controversy. Involving the discovery, development, production and manufacture of drug products, pharmaceutical industry incorporates numerous disciplines in its working methodology, enabling health professionals to prevent and cure diseases and relieve symptoms of ailments. Throughout the twentieth century, members of the industry have discovered new drugs that cure previously incurable diseases, prevent diseases that are epidemic in nature, reduce the length and frequency of hospital stays and increase life expectancy. Within the multi-disciplinary approach to the field, pharmaceutical industries have achieved considerable scientific progress, and one of these disciplines included analytical chemistry. This book takes into consideration of the role of analytical chemistry in the production and development of pharmaceuticals. The design, synthesis and use of drugs involves a proportionate combination of drug elements, wherein lies the crucial role of analytical chemistry. The book takes a look at the principles, technologies and practices of analytical chemistry, along with a comprehensive understanding of the issues, which underpins it. In addition it takes into account the current trends, practices and advances in the field, fostering a widened view of the arena. The book's erudition and insight well serve for the readers.