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What is the primary impact of excipients on the manufacturing, safety, and efficacy of the drug substance in dosage form?
What is the primary impact of excipients on the manufacturing, safety, and efficacy of the drug substance in dosage form?
- They have impact on the manufacturing, safety, and efficacy of the drug substance in dosage form (correct)
- They contribute directly to the therapeutic effect of the drug
- They are inactive substances with no impact on the drug
- They are solely responsible for drug absorption and solubility
What is the definition of excipients in pharmaceutical aid?
What is the definition of excipients in pharmaceutical aid?
- Substances other than the active drug or prodrug included in the manufacturing process or contained in a finished pharmaceutical dosage form (correct)
- Substances that directly contribute to the therapeutic effect of the drug
- Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) used in the manufacturing process
- Substances with therapeutic value used in manufacturing or compounding of pharmaceuticals
What distinguishes pharmaceutical aids from Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)?
What distinguishes pharmaceutical aids from Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)?
- Pharmaceutical aids have little or no therapeutic value, while API directly contribute to the therapeutic effect (correct)
- Pharmaceutical aids are synthetic, while API are derived from natural sources
- API are used for manufacturing, while pharmaceutical aids are used for preservation and stabilization
- There is no distinction between pharmaceutical aids and API
What are the purposes served by excipients in pharmaceutical formulations?
What are the purposes served by excipients in pharmaceutical formulations?
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What are some examples of sources for pharmaceutical aids?
What are some examples of sources for pharmaceutical aids?
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