This reference book is an essential resource for all those involved in the formulation, development, manufacture and testing of suppositories. The book provides a detailed review of suppository dosage forms with chapters the history and development of the suppository; the history and development of the suppository; pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic factors; formulation considerations; manufacturing and compounding suppositories; special types of suppositories; quality control; packaging and labelling; stability and storage; and clinical considerations.