PT 250 - Pharmaceutical Compounding And Dispensing

Institution:

Monroe University

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Description:

4 credits The course introduces the student to principles of receiving, storing, and dispensing medications. Concepts of design, preparation, use, and evaluation of solid and semisolid dosage forms are discussed in detail. Specific topics include powders, tablets, capsules, coated dosage forms, suspensions, emulsions, magmas, gels, lotions, ointments, creams, pastes, suppositories, transdermal systems, sustained release products, and novel drug delivery systems. Exercises in computer application, prescription and physician order interpretation, and the introduction of extemporaneous compounding are performed in the laboratory. This course includes general preparation of nonsterile solid and liquid pharmaceutical dosage forms for oral and topical use. Practical experience in the manipulative and record-keeping functions associated with the compounding and dispensing of prescriptions for ambulatory patients. PREREQUISITE: PT-150, HC-220

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.monroecollege.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 933-6700

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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