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Review Article

Using polymeric precipitation inhibitors to improve the absorption of poorly water-soluble drugs: A mechanistic basis for utility

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Pages 704-731 | Received 09 Aug 2010, Accepted 17 Sep 2010, Published online: 26 Oct 2010

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