Smartphone Camera-Based Image Scanning Densitometry: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives.

In the ever-evolving landscape of pharmaceutical formulation, the demand for rapid, cost-effective, and precise analytical techniques is paramount. This abstract presents an overview of the burgeoning field of smartphone camera-based image scanning densitometry and its transformative impact on pharmaceutical formulation processes. Leveraging the ubiquitous presence of smartphones, this technology offers a powerful and accessible tool for quantifying critical parameters in pharmaceutical products. This abstract highlights the key elements covered in the article, including the role of smartphone cameras, their applications in pharmaceutical formulation, the advantages they offer over traditional methods, challenges to consider, and future trends. Through case studies and real-world examples, it illustrates the practical implementation and potential benefits of smartphone-based densitometry in the pharmaceutical industry, emphasizing its potential to enhance quality control, streamline processes, and improve regulatory compliance. As the pharmaceutical sector continues to embrace technological innovations, smartphone camera-based image scanning densitometry emerges as a promising avenue to meet the evolving demands of precision and efficiency in pharmaceutical formulation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]