This module aims to provide the student with an indepth understanding of the methods of manufacture of some of the most common dosage forms.

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1 Short Title: PENDING APPROVAL Full Title: Pharmaceutical Formulations 2 Module Code: PHAR H3041 Credits: 10 NFQ Level: 7 Field of Study: Pharmacy Module Delivered in 1 programme(s) Reviewed By: JOHN BEHAN Module Author: MIRIAM O DONOGHUE Module Description: This module aims to provide the student with an indepth understanding of the methods of manufacture of some of the most common dosage forms. Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the formulation of pharmaceutical liquid dosage forms. Describe the limitations of each of the dosage forms and the limitations in their manufacture Describe the factors associated with the production of sustained release products. Describe the specific conditions associated with the production of Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Know the component parts and the importance of same for the MDI applications. Have a detailed knowledge of the production of Topical dosage forms. Granulate a powder Determine correct excipients for each formulation. Select correct primary packaging for MDIs and topical products. Pre-requisite learning Co-requisite Modules No Co-requisite modules listed

2 Module Content & Assessment Content (The percentage workload breakdown is inidcative and subject to change) % Production of Solid Dosage Forms Blending, milling, granulation, compression, tableting, encapsulation, tablets coating, microencapsulation, tablet defects. Production of Liquid dosage forms Solutions, Suspensions, Suspension evaluation, Preservation of solutions and suspensions, flavouring agents, Chemical and Physical stability, Compounding and Packaging of solutions and suspensions. Production of Sustained Release Products Sustained Release concept and design, Encapsulated and tableting of slow release granules, enteric coating of tablets, matrix tablets, transdermal delivery systems Production of Veterinary Products Forms of veterinary medicines, drenches, dips and sprays, processed feed and drinking, boluses and liquid dosage forms, parenterals and mastitis products. EC guidelines for the production of veterinary products, MRLs in food, withholding periods. Production of Pharmaceutical Aerosols Therapeutic use, propellants, containers, valve and actuator, product concentrations, solution systems, testing and quality control requirements for aerosols. Production of Topical Products Gels, ointments, pastes and creams, absorption characteristics of topicals, raw materials, emulgents, emulsion preparation and stability, microbial preservation and antioxidants, industrial production of topical products. Practical Course (Examples) 1. Preparation of an emulsion. 2. Preparation and analysis of a sustained release granule. 3. Preparation of suspensions. 4. Filling and packaging of liquid pharmaceutical products. 5.00% 10.00% 25.00% Assessment Breakdown % Course Work 50.00% End of Module Formal Examination 50.00% Course Work Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date Practical/Skills Evaluation No Description Sem 1 End Continuous Assessment n/a n/a End of Module Formal Examination Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date Formal Exam End-of-Semester Final Examination End-of-Semester IT Tallaght reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

3 Module Workload This module has no Full Time workload. Workload: Part Time Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Lecture No Description 3.00 Every Week Independent Learning No Description 3.00 Every Week Total Weekly Learner Workload 6.00 Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00

4 Module Resources Required Book Resources Lachman L., Lieberman M. A. and Kanig J. L 1986, The Theory and Practice of Industrial Pharmacy, 3rd ed Ed., Lea and Febiger Handbook of Excipients, Amer. Pharm. Assoc. and Royal Pharm. Soc. of Great Britain 1995, US, Pharmacopoeia, Interpharma 1993, BP Pharmacopoeia Wise D.L 2000, Handbook of Pharmaceutical controlled Release technology, 1st ed Ed. edited by Michael E. Aulton 2007, Aulton's pharmaceutics, 3rd Ed. [ISBN: ] This module does not have any article/paper resources This module does not have any other resources

5 Module Delivered in Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery TA_SPHAR_D Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Technology 6 Group Elective 1

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