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Preformulation
Learning Objectives
- To know the basics of preformulation
- To study the need of preformulation in dosage form development
- To study the techniques involved in preformulation
- To explore the application of preformulation as a tool in drug development
- To study the relation between physico-chemical properties and dosage form development
INTRODUCTION
Preformulation is the first step in the rational development of dosage form of a drug substance alone and combined with recipients. The overall objective of preformulation is to generate useful information to the formulator to design an optimum drug delivery system. The study should start right after biological screening when the decision is made for future development of the compound ...
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