Clinical Pharmacology Glossary

Glossary Terms

ADME
Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion — describes how a drug moves through the body.
Ex vivo
Experiments conducted on tissues or organs outside the living organism, in controlled conditions.
503A / 503B
US pharmacy regulations: 503A refers to traditional compounding pharmacies, 503B refers to outsourcing facilities.

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