Effect of Differential Surface Anisotropy on Dissolution Behavior of Fenofibrate Crystal Habits: Comparative Study using USP Type 2 and Type 4 Dissolution Apparatuses.

The solid-state properties of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) have significant impact on its dissolution performance. In the present study, two different crystal habits viz. rod and plate shape of form I of FEN were evaluated for dissolution profile using USP Type 2 and Type 4 apparatuses.