Filler Excipient

**Semantic type:** Chemical Viewed Functionally

**Definition:** A therapeutically inactive ingredient of a solid pharmaceutical dosage form that is used to increase the volume of the material to accommodate easier processing of the drug and to make it a suitable size for patient consumption Typical fillers include calcium phosphate (also an added source of both minerals), lactose, powder, sucrose powder.

**Synonyms:** - Filler - Filler