Pellet

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008586",
  "term": "Pellet",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A small, spherical or semi-spherical solid dosage form composed of agglomerated fine powders or granules of drug substances and excipients. Pellets are produced by processes like extrusion and spheronization, creating particles with a narrow size distribution. They are often filled into capsules or compressed into tablets to achieve modified-release drug delivery profiles.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "granules",
    "matrix formulation",
    "tablet"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 971. 'Glossary of terms related to pharmaceutics (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 993 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-04-10-14)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/pellet/"
}