Biomedical Basics

Formulation development

  • Created by Henry Stewart Talks
Published on October 29, 2026   4 min

A selection of talks on Pharmaceutical Sciences

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The topic of formulation development will be explored through the key stages of pharmaceutical formulation development, focusing on transforming active pharmaceutical ingredients into safe, effective, and patient friendly dosage forms that meet regulatory standards. We will discuss the importance of optimizing drug stability, bioavailability, and patient compliance through careful selection of excipients and delivery systems. Strategies such as solubility enhancement, taste masking, and novel drug delivery technologies will be highlighted. Finally, we will address regulatory considerations, including quality assurance, risk management, and the critical role of stability and bioequivalence testing in ensuring product approval. We will explore the essential aspects of formulation development in pharmaceutical sciences. This process involves designing a final pharmaceutical product from an active pharmaceutical ingredient, API, with the help of excipients and defined processes. The main goal is to create a dosage form that delivers the drug safely, effectively, and consistently while meeting patient and regulatory needs. Formulation design, bridges discovery and clinical application, ensuring real world efficacy and practicality. At the core of formulation development are the fundamental principles of drug delivery. Optimizing chemical and physical stability, enhancing solubility and bioavailability, facilitating appropriate release and absorption, and ensuring patient safety. Drug properties such as solubility,

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