BusinessAugust 18, 2026

excipients

ek-SIP-ee-ents

Definition

Inactive substances used as carriers or vehicles for the active ingredients in a pharmaceutical drug to aid in stabilization, absorption, or ease of administration.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'excipientem', the present participle of 'excipere', meaning to take out, receive, or catch. In a medical context, it refers to the substance that 'receives' or holds the active drug.

In the news

The article mentions excipients as one of the specific focus areas for the upcoming CPHI India event, highlighting them as an essential component of finished pharmaceutical products.

Telangana aims to emerge as India’s life sciences innovation capital with $25B investment target by 2030

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BioSpectrum India

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