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PHSC 5590 - Graduate Pharmaceutics II

This course involves the application of theories and concepts to the technology, design, evaluation, preparation and use of solid and semisolid dosage forms. The need for pharmaceutical dosage forms will be discussed, the concept of an optimized drug product will be considered, and the official compendia examined. The theories and technology of disperse systems (emulsions, suspensions), ointments, creams, pastes, gels, lotions, transdermal drug delivery systems, suppositories, tablets, lozenges, powders, capsules, aerosols, and sustained-release formulations will be discussed. Novel drug delivery systems will also be introduced. An overview of the factors to be considered in dosage form design will be presented. The importance of nonmedicinal agents in dosage forms will be explained. Pharmaceutical processes such as comminution, and blending will be covered. Various physical phenomena affecting solid pharmaceuticals will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): PHSC 5580 . (3, Fa)



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