Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Theoretical framework I : solubility -- Theoretical framework II : dissolution -- Theoretical framework III : biological membrane permeation -- Theoretical framework IV : gastrointestinal transit models and integration -- Physiology of gastrointestinal tract and other administration sites in humans and animals -- Drug parameters -- Validation of mechanistic models -- Bioequivalence and biopharmaceutical classification system -- Dose and particle size dependency -- Enabling formulations -- Food effect -- Biopharmaceutical modeling for miscellaneous cases -- Intestinal transporters -- Strategy in drug discovery and development -- Epistemology of biopharmaceutical modeling and good simulation practice.