A powdered, dispersible composition having stable dispersibility over time
is provided. The composition exhibits a characteristic glass transition
temperature (T.sub.g) and a recommended storage temperature (T.sub.s),
wherein the difference between T.sub.g and T.sub.s is at least about
10.degree. C. (i.e. T.sub.g -T.sub.s is greater than 10.degree. C.). The
composition comprises a mixture of a pharmaceutically-acceptable glassy
matrix and at least one pharmacologically active material within the
glassy matrix. It may be further mixed with a powdered,
pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. It is particularly valuable in unit
dosage form having a moisture barrier, in combination with appropriate
labelling instructions. A process for producing a powdered dispersible
composition is also provided, wherein the process comprises removing the
solvent from a solution comprising a solvent, a glass former and a
pharmacologically active material under conditions sufficient to form a
glassy matrix having the pharmacologically active material within the
matrix.