Many drugs can't withstand stomach acid – a new delivery method could lead to more convenient medications - The Conversation

While pills are more practical than injections or infusions, digestion in the stomach prevents many drugs from being taken orally. Better drug design could change this.

For patients and physicians, taking medications orally is often the most desirable way to administer drugs. Among other advantages, swallowing a pill is safer, more convenient and less invasive compa… [+3792 chars]

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