PHM231 Pharmaceutics 2 (16)
Abstract| This subject concentrates on the physicochemical properties of drugs and their effect on the design of dose forms. It examines in greater depth the formulation of solutions, suspensions, emulsions, powders, tablets, capsules, parenteral and ophthalmic products, topical and transdermal products as well as pulmonary aerosols. The various roles of polymers in pharmacy will be addressed. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Internal | Orange Campus | | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 2 | | Internal | Orange Campus | | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PHM231
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| Two sessions | HD/FL | School of Biomedical Sciences |
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| Incompatible subject(s) |
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| PHM211 PHM311 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to understand the procedures necessary for consistent formulation;
be able to recognise the importance of due care and diligence in formulation;
be able to appreciate the need for a range of formulations;
be able to identify the critical factors determining both the optimal and preferential use of different dose forms;
be able to identify the critical factors for appropriate storage of drug products; and
be able to appreciate how the physicochemical properties of drugs influence the selected dose form and formulation. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- some physicochemical properties of drugs and their effect on development of dose forms
- physicochemical properties of pharmaceutical vehicles such as solutions, suspensions and both fluid and semisolid emulsions
- properties and formulation of transdermal products
- properties and formulation of pulmonary aerosols
- properties and formulation of pharmaceutical solids, tablets and capsules
- the application of polymers in pharmacy
- drug dissolution and diffusion
- aspects of chemical drug stability and the impact of packaging
- novel and targeted drug delivery systems and currently employed controlled release preparations |
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Residential School| This subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school.
Allow students to complete compulsory practicals, tutorials and assessments.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
