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In this chapter, the most common four formulations are presented and discussed following a systematic methodology starting with the composition and drug family, followed by use, dose, and preparation. The preparation is discussed in detail in terms of concentration(s), procedure, expiration date, storage, packaging, and special precautions.
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Alghamdi, E.A.S., Al Qahtani, A.Y., Sinjab, M.M., Alyahya, K.M. (2020). Formulations of Extemporaneous Subconjunctival Injections. In: Extemporaneous Ophthalmic Preparations. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-27492-4_14
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