PHPR 1613 - Pharmacy Compounding & Dispensing (3)

This course introduces student pharmacists to the science and practice of pharmaceutical compounding as well as concepts of pharmaceutical care with focus on dispensing and distributive functions of pharmacists in both community and institutional practice settings. Students apply knowledge and skills of pharmaceutical calculations to the safe preparation of sterile and non-sterile compounded dosage forms. Students receive instruction on both federal and state regulations and standards applicable to pharmaceutical compounding. Students are actively engaged in the preparation of compounded sterile and non-sterile preparations and the dispensing of prescriptions during hands-on lab sessions.