PHAR 313 - Drug Delivery Systems II (3)

The second of a two-course sequence focusing on the dosage forms and delivery systems available for different routes of administration. This course will focus on drugs and excipients and the rational design and manufacturing of dosage forms for oral as well as alternate routes of administration. Topics will be closely associated with foundational formulation concepts from Drug Delivery Systems I, including delivery, release, and therapeutic effectiveness of dosage forms. Emphasis will be placed on clinical aspects and patient outcomes as well as counseling for the various routes of administration. A section of this course will highlight new and emerging dosage forms that students may encounter as science and research evolve to develop more personalized medicines for patients. Offered: Spring.