Non-Sterile and Sterile Compounded Preparations Credits: 2

Catalog description

In this course students will gain knowledge and skills necessary to compound extemporaneous non-sterile and sterile preparations. The course will cover USP standards, regulations governing pharmaceutical compounding in Missouri, ethical considerations applicable to compounds, various dosage forms including advantages and disadvantages of each, techniques used in preparing compounds, and the counseling information to be included for each type of dosage form covered in the course. Students will utilize their knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations in the preparation of formulations, including calculating doses and ingredient quantities.