Pre-formulation (08/02/19)

Question 1

What are the pharmaceutical considerations that must be accounted for when formulating a medicine?

Answer 1

1) Biopharmaceutical factors (affects absorption of drug, ex=enteric coating)
2) Physiochemical properties of drug (ex=photodamage)
3) Therapeutic considerations (ex=suspension faster acting and easier to administer)
4) Financial considerations

Question 2

What is pre-formulation?

Answer 2

Stage before formulation. Focuses on optimising drug candidate.