| abstract |
The invention relates to the use of calcium stearate to inhibit or reduce chemical interaction between an active ingredient substance and a carrier in a solid pharmaceutical formulation, wherein the active ingredient substance is susceptible to chemical interaction with the carrier. An inhalable solid pharmaceutical formulation comprising (a) an active ingredient substance susceptible to chemical interaction with lactose, (b) a carrier and (c) calcium stearate is also provided together with uses thereof and methods related thereto. |