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Bioavailability is the relative amount of an administered dose of a drug that reaches the systemic circulation intact of the rate at which this occurs. Why is it important to know for a Pharmacist? 1.Bioavailability is used to ensure the quality of a drug product. 2.It evaluate the absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination characteristics of a drug. 3.It minimize the toxic effect of a potent drug. 4.It helps to select suitable route of drug administration. 5.Dose and frequence of dose can be determined. 6.To confirm the bioequivalence of drug product.