Pharmacy Operations IV - Non-Sterile Compounding 2.0 UNITS

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This course will provide training in the art, science, and technology of pharmaceutical compounding. It is designed for the Pharmacy Technician major to develop proficiency in the skills necessary for successful compounding technique and practice in both the hospital and community pharmacy settings. This course includes the history and theory of pharmaceutical compounding, non-sterile preparation, use of dosage forms, rationale for use of various drug formulations, patient-specific criteria indicating alternative dosage forms, herbal alternatives, and regulations governing the practice of compounding and packaging.