Course Code: PHRM 102
Academic Year: 2026-2027
This course represents an introduction to dosage forms and dispensing theory which will assist students in Dispensing Labs. This includes interpreting the prescription, learning and translating of Latin abbreviations and roman numerals, calculating prescription quantities and dose calculations. Drug names, prescription labeling and auxiliary labeling will be covered. This material and related skills will be explained and practised utilizing both textbook and computer software resources. The students learn about the various dosage forms, their characteristics and use in patients.