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General Pharmacy (Practical) BP107P

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Official AKTU syllabus of General Pharmacy (Practical) (BP107P) for B.Pharm 1st Semester – 1 credits, L-T-P 0-0-3. Read the unit-wise course content, course outcomes, evaluation pattern and recommended books online, or download the PDF.

Syllabus — General Pharmacy (Practical)

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BP107P · 1 credits · L-T-P 0-0-3

Course Objectives

  1. Familiarize students with essential pharmaceutical calculations including dilution, concentration, and allegation methods required for accurate formulation of dosage forms.
  2. Impart practical skills in the preparation of official and non-official dosage forms such as solutions, syrups, powders, granules, suppositories, semisolids, gargles, and mouthwashes in accordance with pharmacopeial standards.
  3. Develop understanding of formulation principles related to selection of ingredients, dosage form design, stability, and patient acceptability.
  4. Train students in the application of pharmacopoeial specifications (IP, BPC, WHO) during compounding, labeling, and evaluation of pharmaceutical preparations.
  5. Enhance hands-on competency and professional confidence required for dispensing practice and pharmaceutical compounding in hospital and community pharmacy settings.

Course Outcomes

COUpon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
No.
1Perform accurate pharmaceutical calculations using dilution and allegation principles for the preparation of various dosage forms.
2Prepare and dispense liquid dosage forms such as solutions, syrups, gargles, and mouthwashes following official pharmacopeial procedures.
3Formulate solid dosage forms including powders, divided powders, dusting powders, and effervescent granules as per standard guidelines.
4Prepare semisolid and specialized dosage forms such as ointments, liniments, and suppositories using appropriate bases and techniques.
5Compile and evaluate a compendium of marketed dosage forms, demonstrating compliance with pharmacopeial standards, labeling requirements, and patient-centric considerations

Course Content

List of practical

  1. Pharmaceutical Calculations Solutions based on allegation and dilution methods
  2. Solutions
  • Strong solution of ammonium acetate IP
  • Cresol with soap solution IP BPC
  1. Syrups
  • Simple Syrup IP
  1. Powders & Granules
  • ORS powder WHO
  • Effervescent granules IP
  • Dusting powder IP
  • Divided powders IP
  1. Suppositories
  • Glycerogelatin suppository BPC
  • Cocoa butter suppository IP
  • Zinc Oxide suppository IP
  1. Semisolids
  • Sulphur ointment IP
  • Non-staining iodine ointment with methyl salicylate BPC
  1. Gargles & Mouthwashes
  • Iodine gargle BPC
  • Chlorhexidine mouthwash IP Note:
  • Preparation of compendia of dosage forms (marketed products), is recommended.
  • Any other practical relevant to the syllabus can be introduced.
  • Minimum 12 experiments must be performed covering all dosage forms.

Recommended References

  1. Carter, S.J., . 12th ed. New Delhi: CBS Publishers.
  2. Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Indian Pharmacopoeia, Vol. I. Ghaziabad: IPC.
  3. United States Pharmacopeial Convention, United States Pharmacopeia National Formulary (USP NF). Rockville, MD, USA.
  4. British Pharmacopoeia Commission, British Pharmacopoeia Codex. London: The Stationery Office.
  5. World Health Organization, Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) Formulation Guidelines. Geneva: WHO.

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