The course introduces the different pharmaceutical dosage forms of
drugs, their components, methods of preparation, and their uses.
The course aims to gain knowledge about:
semi-solid pharmaceutical dosage forms for
external use on the skin and superficial mucous membranes of the human body
such as ointments, pastes, and creams
solid pharmaceutical dosage forms such as
suppositories
materials that are used in the preparation of
these pharmaceutical dosage forms, additives, and different methods of
preparation
factors affecting the choice of different
materials in these preparations
the stability of the various preparations, identifying
the factors that affect the stability, and the methods used to avoid them.
The appropriate dosage form for each drug according to the required therapeutic purpose, the patient's condition, and the degree of the disease
Difference between several drug dosage forms by evaluating their external appearance
Using pharmacopeia in preparing and constituting pharmaceutical preparations, knowing packaging materials and storage conditions.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be:
ش reliable pharmacist staff in the field of
drug formulation
Familiar with the solid and semi-solid
pharmaceutical dosage forms in terms of their composition and their formulation
methods
Familiar with the concept of drug stability for
different dosage forms and with the protection measures from affecting factors
Able to distinguish between different drug dosage
forms and choose the appropriate one for the patient's condition, degree of
disease, and therapeutic effect
Able to use different pharmacopeiae
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures/ laboratory classes/ group discussions.
Methods of assessments
The students' knowledge and performance about the studied topics are assessed throughout the study period. These assessment methods include the following quizzes, discussion sessions, oral exams, and written exams (grand total mark 100%)
Mid-term exam =20%
Practical exam =20%
Activities =15%
Final exam =45%
Aulton, M. E., & Taylor, K. (2002). Pharmaceutics-The
Science of Dosage Form Design. (2nd edition): Churchill
Livingstone. London, England
Banker, G. S., Siepmann, J., & Rhodes, C.
(Eds.). (2002). Modern pharmaceutics. (4th edition): CRC
Press. NW, USA
Florence, A. T., & Attwood, D. (2015). Physicochemical
principles of pharmacy: In manufacture, formulation and clinical use. (6th
edition) Pharmaceutical press.
UK
