About Pharmaceutical Excipients
Pharmaceutical Excipients (pharmaceuticalexcipients.com) is an independent, education-first resource dedicated to the science, regulation, and formulation use of pharmaceutical excipients. We exist to give formulators, quality assurance professionals, procurement teams, students, and pharma businesses clear, accurate, and practically useful information on excipient functionality — free from marketing spin.
Our Mission
Excipients make up the majority of most dosage forms by weight, yet they are often the least understood part of a formulation. Our mission is to close that gap by publishing well-researched articles on excipient categories, functionality-related characteristics (FRCs), compendial standards, and formulation troubleshooting — written in plain language and backed by pharmacopoeial and regulatory references such as USP-NF, Ph. Eur., and IPEC-GMP guidelines.
What We Cover
- Excipient categories: fillers, binders, disintegrants, lubricants, coating agents, preservatives, and solvents
- Functionality-related characteristics (FRCs) and how they affect dissolution, stability, and manufacturability
- Regulatory and compendial frameworks for excipients (USP-NF, Ph. Eur., IPEC-PQG GMP, ICH Q8)
- Formulation case studies and troubleshooting for tablets, capsules, and liquid/semi-solid dosage forms
- Sourcing and supplier evaluation guidance for pharmaceutical-grade excipients
Who This Resource Is For
Formulation scientists, analytical and quality assurance teams, regulatory affairs professionals, pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences students, and procurement teams evaluating excipient suppliers all use this site as a reference. Whether you’re researching “what excipients are used in immediate-release tablets” or comparing disintegrant options for a specific dosage form, our articles are structured to give you a direct, well-sourced answer quickly.
Our Approach to Accuracy
Every article is written with reference to recognized pharmacopoeial standards and published formulation science literature. We update content as guidelines evolve and welcome corrections from industry professionals — accuracy in excipient science has real consequences for drug safety and quality.
Get in Touch
Have a correction, a topic request, or a question about pharmaceutical excipients? Visit our Blog for the latest articles, or reach out via the contact details on this site. We welcome input from the formulation science and pharmaceutical manufacturing community.