The validity of a mathematical rationale for preparation of a fast-dissolving buccal mucoadhesive was tested. A buccal mucoadhesive biopolymeric formulation has been developed having pullulan as the main component. The formulation was duly evaluated physicochemically, via assays for intrinsic viscosity (resulting in 71.61 cm 3 g À1 ), differential scanning calorimetry analysis (resulting in a Tg ¼ 63 C), thermogravimetric analysis (244-341 C), moisture content determinations (14%, w/w), dissolution timeframe (41.6 s), mucoadhesion force (40 kg/cm 2 ), scanning electron microscopy analyses (critical ray under 1.0 mm), mechanic strength (tensile strength ¼ 58 N/mm 2 , deformation ¼ 4.4%). The mucoadhesive formulation exhibited important characteristics for a drug carrier, that is, a 6 cm 2 area, a fast dissolution timeframe, an adequate mucoadhesivity, resistance to both oxygen and water vapor penetration, increased viscosity in solution (ranging from 33.2 cm 3 /g to 71.61 cm 3 /g), easy molding, suitable water solubility and transparency.