Formula for Suppository Calculations PDF

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Helpful formula to make calculating displacement within suppositories much easier...

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Formula for Suppository Displacement Value Calculations

This formula is used by many students who do not wish to work out the amount of base required for a given number of suppositories using first principles. You are welcome to use this but it will NOT be given to you in an examination, so if you wish to use it you will need to remember the formula.

P = (N x S) – D F where P = amount of suppository base required N = number of prepared suppositories S = the size of the mould used D = amount of drug required for N suppositories F = displacement value for the drug...