Galenic formulation

Galenic formulation deals with the principles of preparing and compounding medicines in order to optimize their absorption.[1] Galenic formulation is named after Claudius Galen, a 2nd Century AD Greek physician, who codified the preparation of drugs using multiple ingredients. Today, galenic formulation is part of pharmaceutical formulation. The pharmaceutical formulation of a medicine affects the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and safety profile of a drug.

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References

  1. ^ "Galenic formulation: How medicines are formulated". European Patients’ Academy on Therapeutic Innovation (EUPATI). Retrieved March 6, 2026.


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