This document summarizes a seminar presentation on solid dispersion techniques. It defines solid dispersion as dispersing one or more active ingredients in an inert matrix in the solid state. The goals of solid dispersion include improving drug solubility, stability, dissolution rate and bioavailability. Various preparation methods are discussed, including melting, solvent evaporation, melt extrusion, supercritical fluid technology and spray drying. Characterization techniques involve assessing drug-carrier interactions and miscibility, as well as physical structure and stability. Applications include increasing solubility, dissolution and bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs. Advantages are improved properties like wettability and porosity, while disadvantages include potential instability issues.