Class Pharmaceutical Technology I

In a global perspective, Pharmaceutical Technology includes the scientific and technological aspects associated with different phases in which a drug is subject to the development and production of a pharmaceutical dosage form suitable for administration. Following the curricular unit (CU) Galenic Pharmacy, this CU is focused on the study of solid dosage forms for oral administration with emphasis on their production process and control quality assessment. This CU is of utmost importance for the practice of the pharmaceutical profession in the different intervention areas.

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Oral route of administration Introduction to the drug manufacturing process Pre-formulation studies in solid dosage forms Solid dosage forms for oral administration: Powders Granulates Tablets Capsules Coated dosage forms Modified-release dosage forms

The UC consists of theoretical classes, practical classes and field research. Theoretical classes are masterful following the program defined according to the objectives of the curricular unit, with stimulation of participation activity of students based on the use of interactive software, such as mentimeter, kahoot and kialo and of gamification. Practical classes deepen the content taught, with the respective integration through the use of design thinking, flipped classroom and experimental work. Group work is based on an active learning strategy based on real problems in the pharmaceutical profession. Field research includes a study visit to the pharmaceutical industry and/or a visit by pharmacists working in the industry and is one of the activities included in the Lusophone Week of Contact with the Pharmaceutical Profession.

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