Drug Delivery Systems & FS-II – 4th Semester

The 3rd semester of the Pharm-D program lays a strong foundation in both basic and pharmaceutical sciences, integrating theoretical and practical knowledge essential for future clinical practice.

Theory Subjects:

After completion of this course the students will be able to:
Course Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
1. Explain the need for dosage forms with respect to routes of administration.
2. Develop different conventional dosage forms and drug delivery systems.
Course Content:
1. Parenteral Dosage Forms
i. Definition, history, types, advantages, disadvantages, and uses.
ii. Formulation components, vehicles, containers, and closures.
iii. Concept of sterile/aseptic area
2. Semi-solid Dosage Forms
i. Ointments: Bases, methods of preparation, and application
ii. Miscellaneous Semi-solids: Creams, pastes, poultices, plasters. Liniments.
3. Introduction to Novel Drug Delivery Systems
i. Overview of novel drug delivery systems, types, and various examples.
ii. Introduction to Cosmeceuticals.
4. I.V. Admixtures
i. Preparation, stability, and compatibility issues.
5. Introductions of Radiopharmaceuticals
i. Formulation, safety, regulation, and compounding aspects.
6. Introductions and Preparation of Aerosols and Sprays
i. Fundamentals, preparation, types, and applications.