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    GlossaryDrug Delivery

    method of administering drugs to achieve therapeutic effects

    Drug Delivery, also known as Pharmaceutical Delivery or Medication Delivery, refers to the method or process of administering a pharmaceutical compound to achieve a therapeutic effect in humans or animals. This can involve various routes such as oral, intravenous, topical, or inhalation, and aims to optimize the drug's efficacy, safety, and patient compliance by controlling the rate, time, and place of release of the drug in the body.

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