"This book discusses various aspects of microneedle technology, a novel drug delivery system,... [ and] provides an overview of the development of microneedle-based drug delivery systems.... [ R]eaders are expected to find it a handy reference.... In 13 chapters, the author presents the recent advancements in microneedle-based devices by discussing the selection of materials, fabrication techniques, sterilization methods, classification, and pharmaceutical application of microneedles.... This book provides basic microneedles principles and advances and briefly introduces the general fabrication strategies, which the audience will find as a handy reference...." --Rahmat M. Talukder, PhD, RPh(The University of Texas at Tyler)