Pharmaceutics

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Pharmaceutics

Pharmaceutics (pronunciation: /fɑːrməˈsjuːtɪks/) is the discipline of pharmacy that deals with the process of turning a new chemical entity (NCE) or old drugs into a medication to be used safely and effectively by patients. It is also called the science of dosage form design.

Etymology

The term "pharmaceutics" is derived from the Greek word "pharmakeutikos" which means "pertaining to drugs or medicine".

Related Terms

  • Dosage Form: The physical form in which a drug is produced and dispensed, such as a tablet, a capsule, or an injectable.
  • Pharmacokinetics: The study of how an organism affects a drug, in terms of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
  • Pharmacodynamics: The study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs on the body or on microorganisms or parasites within or on the body.
  • Biopharmaceutics: The study of how the physical and chemical properties of drugs, dosage forms and routes of administration affect the rate and extent of drug absorption.
  • Pharmaceutical Formulation: The process in which different chemical substances, including the active drug, are combined to produce a final medicinal product.
  • Drug Delivery System: The method or process of administering a pharmaceutical compound to achieve a therapeutic effect in humans or animals.

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