Parenterals are pharmaceutical preparations that are administered via routes other than the digestive tract, such as intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous routes. These sterile dosage forms are essential for delivering medications directly into the bloodstream. In this article, we will explore the introduction to parenterals, containers used for parenterals, formulation of large and small volume parenterals, and the sterilization methods employed to ensure their safety.
