pharmaceutical formulations

Pharmaceutical formulations refer to the specific way medicines are prepared to ensure they deliver the active ingredient effectively and safely. This includes combining the drug with inert substances (excipients) to create tablets, capsules, liquids, or topical products. The formulation affects how the medicine is absorbed, how long it works, and how easy it is to use. Different formulations are designed to optimize stability, dosage accuracy, and patient compliance, ensuring the therapeutic benefits are achieved with minimal side effects. In essence, formulations are the tailored recipes that turn raw drug ingredients into usable medicines.