Transformation
Definition and Purpose
Procedure that is carried out in order to convert a manufactured item that requires such a procedure into a pharmaceutical product, i.e. from its manufactured dose form to its administrable dose form.
Source: EDQM
Example for a transformation: Powder for Solution for Injection can be trnsformed (reconstituted) into Solution for Injection by the transformation "Dissolution"
"Transformation" is one of five attributes of a Pharmaceutical Dose Form (todo link)
Examples
Dilution; dispersion; dissolution
For more examples, see Transformation Examples
Usage
Current usage: As part of the
Pharmaceutical Dose Form in Profile: Medicinal Product
Future usage: As part of the Pharmaceutical Dose Form in Manufactured Item and Administrable Product