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Why is pH important in drug absorption? A Deep Dive into Pharmacokinetics

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A study of 271 common oral medications revealed that 66% were metabolized by at least one type of gut bacteria, a process heavily influenced by the local gut environment [1.7.1]. This highlights a key pharmacological principle: **Why is pH important in drug absorption?** It determines a drug's ionization state, which dictates its ability to cross biological membranes and enter the bloodstream [1.2.1, 1.4.1].