Pharmaceutics is a pharmacy discipline that involves turning a new chemical entity (NCE) into a safe and effective medication. It involves the design and evaluation of of medication with the appropriate dosage form
Pharmaceutical excipients are components that make up the dosage forms, together with the active pharmaceutical components to protect, sustain or improve the stability of the formulation. Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) rarely maintain stability on its own, as it can denaturate, or stick to the container, making it unfit for use. Pharmaceutical excipients can make up … Read more
Pharmaceutical preservatives are chemical substances that tend to improve the shelf life of drugs either by inhibiting oxidation of the active ingredients and excipients thereby preventing microbial infection and other chemical contamination. Most drug formulations, food products, and cosmetic products are incorporated with preservatives to curb microbial growth. Preservatives are used to stabilize the products, … Read more