Pharmaceutical Technology and Legislation with Laboratory of Galenic Preparations

To present the principles underlying the formulation, manufacturing and quality control of the most common immediate-release dosage forms. To give the students essential knowledge for understanding the existing connections among technological, biopharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic properties of drug products. In addition, the legislative aspects involved by the professional practice will be introduced. Practical laboratory activities will be aimed at developing skills in the production and quality control of galenic preparations, both magistral and officinal, according to the standards of good pharmacy practice.

The students will gain fundamental skills on formulation, manufacturing and quality controls of the most common immediate release dosage forms. As a result, they will acquire the competences required to link the formulation characteristics of different immediate-release dosage forms with the relevant biopharmaceutical properties, and to critically evaluate how to fine-tune the latter through appropriate technological actions. Moreover, the students will be able to understand and apply the regulations regarding the professional practice.