What is a star Tablet? A Guide to Gastric-Retentive Systems and Other Uses
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According to researchers, poor patient adherence to medication regimens is a major public health issue, which is a key reason novel drug delivery methods like the gastric-retentive star tablet have been developed. While this term most famously refers to an advanced technology, a "star tablet" can also mean certain branded drugs, a pill with a star-shaped imprint, or even an illicit street drug.
