Dosage form

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003393",
  "term": "Dosage form",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The physical form in which a drug is manufactured and administered to a patient, designed to deliver the active pharmaceutical ingredient in a safe and effective manner. Examples include tablets, capsules, liquids, injections, and transdermal patches. The choice of dosage form influences drug stability, bioavailability, and patient compliance.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "formulation",
    "administration",
    "suppositories",
    "syrup",
    "tablet"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 971. 'Glossary of terms related to pharmaceutics (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 982 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-04-10-14)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/dosage-form/"
}