PHAR 303 - Drug Delivery Systems I (2)

First of a two-course sequence examining the physicochemical properties of drugs, excipients, and dosage forms critical for the rational design, manufacture, and extemporaneous compounding of drug products. This course guides students in the application of physical chemistry and dosage form science to various characteristics of drug products (drug stability, delivery, release, disposition, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic effectiveness, application of quality standards for drug products). Commonly utilized conventional oral dosage formulations will be emphasized during the course. Offered: Fall.