Advanced Pharmaceutics

This course will discuss theoretical principles and practical aspects of solid dosage manufacturing and testing. Other dosage forms, including semi-solids, emulsions, liquids, patches and aerosols will be discussed. The theory and practice of chemical analyses will be discussed from a pharmaceutical perspective. The application of mathematical calculations used in the USP and other regulatory publications will be discussed and practiced. The lab will continue the testing of a variety of raw materials and finished products in a simulated quality control environment; results will be compared to pre-determined acceptance criteria to determine the item's status (pass/fail) and compliance. The process of out of specification investigations will be taught and practiced.