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Galenical Pharmacy II
Galenische Pharmazie II
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:14
Abstract
Continues Galenical Pharmacy I. Powder technology. Tablets and tabletting. Coating technologies. Drug dissolution and release. Hard and soft gelatin capsules. Suppositories. Introduction to drug delivery and targeting. Drug delivery systems for peroral, transdermal, parenteral and mucosal administration.
Objective
Introduction and overview of important fundamentals, principles and technologies for the development and manufacturing of dosage forms and drug delivery systems. In continuation of Galenical Pharmacy I. The students dispose of knowledge of properties, function, quality and application of dosage forms. The following topics will be covered: Powder technology. Tablets and tabletting. Coating technologies. Drug dissolution and release. Hard and soft gelatin capsules. Suppositories. Introduction to drug delivery and targeting. Drug delivery systems for peroral, transdermal, parenteral and mucosal administration. Formulation of biotechnology products.
Content
Overview of important fundamentals, principles and technologies for the development and manufacturing of solid dosage forms and drug delivery systems. Powder technology. Tablets and tabletting. Coating technologies. Drug dissolution and release. Hard and soft gelatin capsules. Introduction to drug delivery and targeting. Drug delivery systems for peroral, transdermal, parenteral and mucosal administration. Packaging. Flavoring.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Scripts, documentations to the lectures and additional supporting materials can be either downloaded via the indicated link to the course , or they will be directly provided at each lecture.
Literature
L.V. Allen Jr, T. B. McPherson, Ansel's Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems, 12th Ed, Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia 2023. M. E. Aulton and K. M. G. Taylor, Aulton's Pharmaceutics: The design and manufacture of medicines, 6th ed, Elsevier, Edinburgh, 2021. L. Felton, Remington - Essentials of Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Press, London, 2013. Sinko P.J., Martin's Physical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 8th ed, Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia, 2023.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , WBZ
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 180 minutes
- Aids
- None
- Digital
- The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
Registration & Places
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Galenische Pharmazie II
Unterrichtssprache: Englisch und Deutsch
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2 h weekly |