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Sustained Release Protocols

Meaning

Sustained Release Protocols refer to the clinical application of pharmaceutical dosage forms specifically engineered to release a therapeutic agent into the body slowly and consistently over an extended period. These protocols are designed to maintain stable, therapeutic drug concentrations within a narrow optimal range, avoiding the high peaks and low troughs associated with conventional immediate-release dosing. In hormonal health, sustained release is essential for mimicking the body’s natural, non-pulsatile secretion patterns, thereby optimizing receptor sensitivity and minimizing side effects. The clinical benefit is enhanced patient compliance and superior physiological stability.