Pharmaceutics I

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Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 1 Lab Hour. The first of a two-course series introduces the principles of pharmaceutical dosage forms and discusses the effects of the physicochemical and biological properties of pharmaceutical products on the stability of drugs in dosage forms. The basic properties of radiopharmaceuticals and the role of nuclear pharmacy are also discussed. The laboratory portion of the course involves students in the preparation and evaluation of dosage forms. Offered: Spring semester. Prerequisite: PHAR 641 .