COURSE Code: PATN 215
2 Credits
Course Description
The nature and use of pharmaceutical devices and dosage forms will be studied. Good manufacturing practices and quality assurance will be introduced. The student will describe and/or practice the use of pharmaceutical devices such as glucometers, inhalation devices, sphygmomanometers (blood pressure measuring devices), etc. Wound treatment supplies will be introduced. The advantages and disadvantages of various dosage forms including factors that influence storage and administration of drugs will be included. The stability of drug products will be emphasized. Extemporaneous preparation of pharmaceutical products will be studied.
