Compounding and stability evaluation of atorvastatin extemporaneous oral suspension using tablets or pure powder.

AtC extemporaneous suspension was successfully prepared using tablets as a source of AtC or pure AtC powder. However, St4 had a better dissolution profile than Sp4. This study provides a solution for patients with swallowing difficulties or feeding tubes who are unable to take medicines in solid oral dosage forms. Community pharmacists can prepare the suspension using AtC tablets as the source of the active ingredient.