Glossary
What is Excipient?
Any component of a medicine other than the active ingredient, such as fillers, binders, disintegrants, lubricants, preservatives, solvents and coatings. Although pharmacologically inactive in intent, excipients affect manufacturability, stability and bioavailability, and must meet pharmacopoeial standards. Many excipient monographs are in the USP–NF and Ph. Eur.