Module Details

Module Code: MANU C1101
Module Title: Formulation and Compounding 1
Title: Formulation and Compounding 1
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Brian ORourke (Science Staff)
Domains:  
Module Description: This module aims to give the student foundation level knowledge of the skills and competencies of formulation and compounding in the modern pharmacy.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Perform designated practical exercises in the area of solution preparation with due regard to accuracy and precision, practical dexterity and good laboratory practice.
LO2 Appreciate the critical importance of precise dosage: accurate weighing and volume delivery, sample preparation and reporting in the preparation and manufacture of medicines
LO3 Handle drugs and their excipients with the requisite level of care with regard at all times to the health and safety of both the patient and pharmaceutical staff
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Theory 1
Atoms, atomic structure, elements, compounds and mixtures. The periodic table of the elements, molecules and bonding. The Mole, molar mass and molar volume. Concentration, molarity, normality and standard solutions. Polarity of compounds and solvents. Solutions and solubility. Concentrated, dilute, saturated and supersaturated solutions. Precipitates, suspensions and colloids. Acids, bases, buffers, the pH scale and indicators. Introduction to organic chemistry, homologous series
Theory 2
Structures of common pharmaceutical products: vitamins, analgesics, anti-inflammatory medicines and antibiotics. Detergents and surfactants. Drug classification. Pharmacopoeial monographs. The British Pharmacopoeia. The USP, Martindale, MIMS, etc. Terms and acronyms. Basic pharmaceutical acronyms FDA, GMS, OTC, ICH, etc. Liquid medicines. Structure of emulsions. Emollients. Suppositories, sticks, gels. Dispersed systems. Aerosols & suspensions. Topical preparations. The structure and function of the skin, tooth and hair. Preparation of creams, emulsions and lotions. Ointments, pomades. Dentifrices. Introduction to solid dosage forms. Tablets, capsules and other solid products. Liquid preparations. Syrups and elixirs, linctuses. Advantages of delivery. Stability. Shelf-life.
Practicals
The scheduled practicals will develop the following skills: Accuracy and precision in liquid measurement, standard solution preparation, titration, measurement of pH, effect of buffers, and analyses of common pharmaceutical products
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Practical30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes  
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Exam
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical lab book
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
3 hour exam
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Laboratory Contact Practical 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Independent learning 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Whitten KW, Davis RE, Peck ML and Stanley. (2013), General Chemistry, 10th. Thomson Brooks/Cole.
  • Stoogenke, Marvin M. (2002), The Pharmacy Technician, 3rd. Prentice-Hall.
  • Ed. Aulton, ME. (2021), Pharmaceutics: The Science of Dosage Form Design, 4th. Churchill Livingstone.
  • Ansel LV, Allen HL,Jr.. (2014), Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems, 9th. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
  • Gennaro AR. (2020), Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 23rd. Williams & Wilkins.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • The Stationery Office. (2020), British Pharmacopoeia.
  • Susan Budavarl (Editor). (2020), The Merck Index: An Encyclopaedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals, 15th.
  • Sean Sweetman (Editor). (2020), Martindale: the Complete Drug Reference, 39th.
  • Hardman JG, Limbird L. (2011), Goodman & Gilmans the Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 12th. McGraw-Hill International Editions.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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