Offered
Parkville Second semester 2008 (Day)
Synopsis
Drug and dosage form stability. Pharmaceutical packaging. Pre-formulation. Formulation of injections. Formulation strategies from pre-formulation data.
Objectives
Students will develop an:
- Understanding of the factors affecting drug and dosage form stability.
- Understanding of the areas of pharmaceutical packaging, preformulation and the formulation of injectable products.
- Ability in determining formulation strategies from preformulation data.
Assessment
Written examination 100%. Satisfactory performance in practical work is required.
Contact hours
19 Lectures; Practicals / Workshops 2 x 6hrs and 1 x 3hrs.
Successful completion of this unit will require participants to allocate an average of 2 hours per week for 12 weeks (a total of 24 hours per study period).
Prerequisites
VCP2031
