Learn practical techniques for preparing customized medication dosages and formulations for the Pharmacy Technician program.
About this course
Compounding and Formulations gives you the hands-on skills needed to prepare customized medication dosages. You will learn to mix, measure, and package pharmaceutical preparations that meet specific patient requirements. The course covers both sterile and non-sterile techniques, ensuring you understand how to maintain safety and accuracy in every step.
You will work through real-world scenarios, calculating concentrations and selecting the right bases and excipients for each formula. Quality control and proper labelling are central to the curriculum, preparing you for the standards required in professional pharmacy settings.
Who takes this course
- Pharmacy Technician
Credits: 3 · Hours: 60
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Calculate accurate dosages and concentrations for various prescription requirements.
- Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded formulations using proper laboratory techniques.
- Select appropriate excipients and bases to ensure medication stability and efficacy.
- Perform quality control checks and label compounds according to regulatory standards.
- Document all compounding steps and maintain accurate inventory records.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Practical compounding exams | 40 |
| Formulation calculations quiz | 20 |
| Laboratory safety and protocol | 15 |
| Final compounding project | 25 |