Course overview
The aim of this course is to provide a sound understanding of the basis behind the formulation of solid dosage forms, including controlled-release forms, their fate once administered, and controls over their manufacture and quality; dermatological products and percutaneous absorption; and drug and product stability and the importance of shelf-life and storage. Solid dosage forms, properties of solid drugs and excipients, micromeritics and quality control; tablets, capsules, suppositories and pessaries; principles of controlled-release dosage forms; packaging and labelling of dosage forms; pharmaceutical calculations.
Course learning outcomes
- Identify the basis for the formulation and manufacture of solid- dosage pharmaceutical products.
- Discuss controlled-release solid dosage forms and the principles behind their design and use.
- Detail the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products and documentation according to industry standards.
- Perform pharmaceutical calculations.
- Explain novel dosage forms (including transdermal and rectal products) and the principles behind their design and use.
- Apply common pharmaceutical analysis techniques that are used in the industrial setting.
- Formulate and compound solid dosage forms with the necessary documentation.
Degree list
The following degrees include this course