Module Details
Module Code: |
MANU C1101 |
Module Title:
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Formulation and Compounding 1
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Title:
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Formulation and Compounding 1
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
Brian ORourke (Science Staff)
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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
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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.
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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
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 20.00% |
Practical | 30.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
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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 |
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Contact |
Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
Practical |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Independent learning |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.13 |
77 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Whitten KW, Davis RE, Peck ML and Stanley. (2013), General Chemistry, 10th. Thomson Brooks/Cole.
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Stoogenke, Marvin M. (2002), The Pharmacy Technician, 3rd. Prentice-Hall.
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Ed. Aulton, ME. (2021), Pharmaceutics: The Science of Dosage Form Design, 4th. Churchill Livingstone.
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Ansel LV, Allen HL,Jr.. (2014), Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems, 9th. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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Gennaro AR. (2020), Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 23rd. Williams & Wilkins.
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The Stationery Office. (2020), British Pharmacopoeia.
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Susan Budavarl (Editor). (2020), The Merck Index: An Encyclopaedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals, 15th.
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Sean Sweetman (Editor). (2020), Martindale: the Complete Drug Reference, 39th.
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Hardman JG, Limbird L. (2011), Goodman & Gilmans the Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 12th. McGraw-Hill International Editions.
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This module does not have any other resources |
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