Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pharmaceutics
noun
ˌfɑːrməˈsjuːtɪks
Definition
The branch of pharmacy that deals with the preparation and dispensing of medicinal drugs.
Examples
- The study of pharmaceutics is crucial for developing new medications.
- Pharmaceutics involves understanding how to deliver drugs effectively in the body.
- Many universities offer courses in pharmaceutics for aspiring pharmacists.
Meaning
Pharmaceutics involves the formulation of drugs into effective dosage forms and the study of the physical and chemical properties of these forms.
Synonyms
- Pharmacy
- Drug formulation
- Medication science
