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.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 23742
Section LE01
Size 120
Available 45
Class number 23743
Section PR01
Size 50
Available 12
Class number 23744
Section PR02
Size 50
Available 13
Class number 23745
Section TU01
Size 35
Available 16
Class number 23746
Section TU02
Size 35
Available 0
Class number 23747
Section TU03
Size 35
Available 14
Class number 23748
Section WS01
Size 35
Available 6
Class number 23749
Section WS02
Size 35
Available 5
Class number 23750
Section WS03
Size 35
Available 19
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