population pharmacokinetics

Population pharmacokinetics is the study of how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated in different groups of people. It analyzes variations in drug levels among individuals based on factors like age, weight, genetics, and health conditions. This information helps determine optimal dosing strategies for diverse patient populations, ensuring medicines are safe and effective for everyone. Essentially, it combines data from many people to understand how different characteristics influence drug behavior in the body.