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Teacher Nadia Passerini
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Learning modules Nadia Passerini (Modulo 1)
Beatrice Albertini (Modulo 2)
Beatrice Albertini (Modulo 3)
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Credits 13
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Language Italian
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Campus of Bologna
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Degree Programme Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technologies (cod. 8412)
Also valid for Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technologies (cod. 8412) -
Course Timetable from Oct 01, 2019 to Jan 14, 2020
Course Timetable from Nov 07, 2019 to Dec 09, 2019
Course Timetable from Oct 15, 2019 to Nov 06, 2019
Academic Year 2019/2020
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of the basic principles for the formulation and production of solid, liquid and semisolid dosage forms. Pharmaceutical dosage forms for rectal, vaginal, nasal and pulmonary administration together with the excipients and technologies used currently for their production.
Fundamentals on Italian low and regulation issues relevant to pharmacist professional practice in pharmacy.
Course contents
Module 1: Pharmaceutical technology and Legislation (N. Passerini)
- Definition of medicines and dosage forms.
- Biopharmaceutics.
- Solid dosage forms: Powders; Granules; Tablets; Hard and soft shell capsules.
- Suppositories and pessaries.
- Fundamentals on Italian low and regulation issues relevant to pharmacist professional practice in pharmacy.
Module 2: Pharmaceutical technology (B. Albertini)
- Liquid dosage forms: Solutions; Disperse systems: interfacial phenomena, rheology, emulsions, suspensions; syrups.
- Topical preparations.
- Ophthalmic preparations. Parenteral products.
- Pharmaceutical aerosols.
Module 3: Pharmacy Practice Laboratory (Passerini or Albertini)
Delivery of the recipe and preparation of the following galenic formulations: capsules, syrup, suspension, emulsion, cream, ointment, paste, suppositories and pessaries.
Readings/Bibliography
1) P. Colombo et al. Principi di Tecnologie Farmaceutiche. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana. 2° Edizione (2015).
2) E. Ragazzi. Galenica Pratica. Formulazione e Tecnologia. Libreria Internazionale Cortina, (2006).
3) F. Bettiol. Manuale delle preparazioni galeniche. III edizione. Tecniche Nuove (2010).
4) P.Minghetti, M. Marchetti. Legislazione farmaceutica. Nona edizione. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana (2018).
Teaching methods
Lectures (64 hours) and laboratory (60 hours).
Assessment methods
Oral exam
Office hours
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