NCIt definition : Lubricant excipient is a therapeutically inactive substance used to facilitate the
release of stamped solid pharmaceutical dosage forms, e.g. tablets, out of the die
once pressed, improving the efficiency of manufacturing. Magnesium stearate is an
example.;
Alternative definition : PQCMC: Agent added to reduce friction effects during processing or use. Used to reduce
the frictional forces between particles and between particles and metal-contact surfaces
of manufacturing equipment (e.g. tablet ejection; antiadherent; antistat; glidant).
(Adapted from Medicinescomplete);
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