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where AUC is the [[Area Under the Curve (AUC)|area under the plasma concentration-time curve]] for oral (AUC<sub>oral</sub>) and intravenous (AUC<sub>IV</sub>) administration, and Dose refers to the dose administered via each route.
where AUC is the [[Area Under the Curve (AUC)|area under the plasma concentration-time curve]] for oral (AUC<sub>oral</sub>) and intravenous (AUC<sub>IV</sub>) administration, and Dose refers to the dose administered via each route.


=== '''Relative Bioavailability''': ===
=== '''Relative Bioavailability'''===
This compares the bioavailability of a drug in different formulations, usually against a standard. The formula is:
This compares the bioavailability of a drug in different formulations, usually against a standard. The formula is: