Production and filling of hard gelatin capsules, Raw material for shell, finishing, quality control tests for capsules
Curriculum Unit: 3. Capsules:
Overview & Academic Context
This study module covers "Production and filling of hard gelatin capsules, Raw material for shell, finishing, quality control tests for capsules", an integral component of the Year 3 Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) curriculum under Pharmaceutical Formulations (Capsules). Designed for clinical pharmacy scholars, the syllabus emphasizes mechanistic understanding, clinical relevance, and high-yield examination competencies.
Core Study Concepts
Learning Objectives
Upon reviewing this syllabus topic, Pharm.D students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in:
- Master the physical, chemical, and biological principles underlying Production and filling of hard gelatin capsules, Raw material for shell, finishing, quality control tests for capsules.
- Examine formulation design, drug release kinetics, and bioavailability determinants.
- Apply standard industrial and clinical quality control guidelines to Capsules.
- Explore drug delivery optimization and stability protocols in pharmacy practice.
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Curriculum References & Recommended Texts
Standard literature and institutional sources for Pharmaceutical Formulations:
- [1]Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) Pharm.D Curriculum Syllabus Guidelines
- [2]Applied Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics (Leon Shargel & Andrew B.C. Yu)
- [3]Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy (Allen et al.)
- [4]Aulton's Pharmaceutics: The Design and Manufacture of Medicines (Taylor & Aulton)