title: Biotechnology, nanotechnology, and pharmacogenomics and pharmaceutical compounding, Part 1.
abstract: The world of pharmaceuticals is changing rapidly as biotechnology continues to grow and nanotechnology appears on the horizon. Biotechnology is gaining in importance in extemporaneous pharmaceutical compounding, and nanotechnology and pharmacogenomics could drastically change the practice of pharmacy. This article discusses biotechnology and the factors to consider when compounding biotechnology drugs.
authors.forename: Loyd V
authors.initials: LV
authors.lastname: Allen
mesh_terms: D001709:Biotechnology; D004339:Drug Compounding; D036103:Nanotechnology; D010597:Pharmacogenetics