535-0422-00L  Galenical Pharmacy II

SemesterSpring Semester 2021
LecturersJ.‑C. Leroux, E. Giger
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentPrerequisite: Galenical Pharmacy I (535-0421-00L)



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
535-0422-00 GGalenische Pharmazie II
Unterrichtssprache: Englisch und Deutsch
2 hrs
Fri09:45-11:30HCI G 7 »
J.‑C. Leroux, E. Giger

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AbstractContinues Galenical Pharmacy I. Powder technology. Tablets and tabletting. Coating technologies. Drug dissolution and release. Hard and soft gelatin capsules. Suppositories. Introduction to drug delivery and targeting. Drug delivery systems for peroral, transdermal, parenteral and mucosal administration.
ObjectiveIntroduction and overview of important fundamentals, principles and technologies for the development and manufacturing of dosage forms and drug delivery systems. In continuation of Galenical Pharmacy I. The students dispose of knowledge of properties, function, quality and application of dosage forms. The following topics will be covered: Powder technology. Tablets and tabletting. Coating technologies. Drug dissolution and release. Hard and soft gelatin capsules. Suppositories. Introduction to drug delivery and targeting. Drug delivery systems for peroral, transdermal, parenteral and mucosal administration. Formulation of biotechnology products.
ContentOverview of important fundamentals, principles and technologies for the development and manufacturing of solid dosage forms and drug delivery systems. Powder technology. Tablets and tabletting. Coating technologies. Drug dissolution and release. Hard and soft gelatin capsules. Introduction to drug delivery and targeting. Drug delivery systems for peroral, transdermal, parenteral and mucosal administration. Packaging.
Lecture notesScripts, documentations to the lectures and additional supporting materials can be either downloaded via the indicated link to the course , or they will be directly provided at each lecture.
LiteratureA.T. Florence - An introduction to clinical pharmaceutics. Pharmaceutical Press, London 2010.
L.V. Allen, N.G. Popovich, H.C. Ansel, Ansel's Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems, 10th Ed, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore 2014.
L. Felton, Remington - Essentials of Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Press, London, 2013.
M.E. Aulton. Pharmaceutics - The design and manufacture of medicines. 5th Ed. Elsevier, Philadelphia, 2017.
Sinko P.J., Martin's Physical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 7th ed, Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia, 2017.
Prerequisites / NoticePrior attendance of Galenical Pharmacy I is recommended.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a two-semester course together with 535-0421-00L Galenical Pharmacy I
For programme regulationsBachelor's Degree Programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences 2013; Version 30.06.2020
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences 2020; Version 23.05.2022
Diploma of Advanced Studies Preparation for the Swiss Federal Examination in Pharmacy 2017
ECTS credits4 credits
ExaminersJ.-C. Leroux, E. Giger
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationoral 15 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationQuestions in English and/or German
Performance assessment as a semester course (other programmes)
ECTS credits2 credits
ExaminersJ.-C. Leroux, E. Giger
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationoral 15 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationQuestions in English and/or German
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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ProgrammeSectionType
DAS Preparation for the Swiss Federal Examination in PharmacyFirst Series of Courses (Group A)OInformation
Health Sciences and Technology BachelorElectivesWInformation
Pharmaceutical Sciences BachelorThird Year Core SubjectsOInformation