Sravan Kumar Patel, MS, PhD, a PittPharmacy Instructor of Pharmaceutical Science with the Lisa Rohan research group was recently interviewed by NBC news about inactive ingredients in medications. 

“The choice of inactive ingredients can make the difference between a drug formulation that disintegrates quickly in the stomach, allowing it to be absorbed more rapidly by the body, and one that is absorbed more slowly in an extended release, “ Patel explained.

Read More: On NBC site: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-health/why-do-pills-have-gluten-ingredients-medications-may-trigger-allergic-n982876?sf99878831=1

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