Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Nanotechnology significantly impacts medicine and medication delivery, primarily addressing the substantial limits of traditional pharmacological agents and older formulations and delivery technologies. The impact of nanotechnology on healthcare is already evident, with numerous applications created and some nanotechnology-based medications currently available in the market. In numerous regions globally, nanotechnology is attracting heightened investment from both governmental entities and the business sector. Most traditional drug-delivery systems exhibit a quick, elevated drug release post-injection, resulting in a heightened frequency of administration. Consequently, numerous investigations have been conducted globally, concentrating on the advancement of pharmaceutical nanomedicines for commercialization by local pharmaceutical manufacturers. Pharmaceutical nanomedicine products are anticipated to significantly influence the worldwide pharmaceutical market and healthcare system. Our objectives were to analyze the nanomedicines sanctioned by the Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency on the worldwide market, to succinctly address the problems encountered during their development, and to explore future prospects. The discussion will briefly cover the significance of nanotechnology in pharmaceutical development, the optimal characteristics of nanocarriers, the factors contributing to the failure of certain nanomedicines, and the critical considerations in the advancement of nanomedicines.
Author: Nsaku Nswadi
Language: English
Subfield: Biomaterials
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7118988373