Approved training courses
We teach you the important formulation requirements for each of these product types and how those requirements influence the performance of the medicine in the body. We also teach you the key processing steps in the production of these dosage forms, as well as critical quality attributes and critical process parameters. We also cover what can go wrong during the processing of medicinal products and the potential consequences to the safety, quality and efficacy of the medicine.
Once a new chemical entity has proved its potential in clinical studies, the challenge becomes formulating the compound into an effective medicine and manufacturing that medicine reliably so that safety, quality and efficacy are assured.
This course addresses two important activities of pharmaceutical formulation and processing, and provides key information on:
• How the physico-chemical attributes of the drug and the therapeutic indication influence:
Route of administration
Dosage form
• Assuring bioavailability
• Methods of manufacture of the major dosage forms
• Factors affecting suitability for use of the major dosage forms
The QP and pharmaceutical professionals must have a detailed understanding of these topics if they are to:
• Assist in the design and implementation of relevant and effective quality systems for dosage form manufacture
• Contribute to the risk assessment process for processing changes and unplanned deviations
• Assess the adequacy of cleaning strategies and validation activities
• Assess the potential impact of changes to physical and chemical attributes of starting materials
This course is approved by the Royal Society of Chemistry as suitable for its members’ continuing professional development.
NSF's A-Z of Sterile Products Manufacture course can be used as an alternative to the Pharmaceutical Formulation and Processing Part 2 training if you're working towards gaining QP eligibility and this course's dates and/or delivery method are not suitable. Courses cover the same core content. View dates.
Key Learning Objectives
On completion of this course delegates will know and understand:
• The principles of drug design and formulation and the impact of even minor modifications on bioavailability/bioequivalence
• The various processes involved in the manufacture of major dosage forms, e.g. tablets, capsules, oral liquids, topical liquids, creams and ointments, sterile products and inhalation products
• The Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) issues and challenges for the QP to enable informed release decisions
• How to apply the knowledge to:
Risk management
Risk assessment
Problem solving and decision making
Auditing
• The principles of technology transfer and process validation
Course Outline
Part 1
• Pre-formulation issues and product development
• Routes of administration
• Non-sterile dosage forms: Tablets, capsules, inhalation products, liquids, creams and ointments:
Major processing methods
Formulation challenges for each route of administration
Critical process steps
Key GMP requirements
What goes wrong and the role of the QP
• Principles of technology transfer
• Principles of process validation and control
Who Should Attend
The Aspiring Qualified Person
The Pharmaceutical Technical Professional
For any queries regarding entry requirements for both QP training and/or postgraduate qualifications please contact QPpharma@nsf.org
Additional infoNSF delivers instructor-led QP courses with blended training methods, in a mix of virtual and in-person courses. Please visit https://www.nsf.org/training for current dates. If you cannot see your delivery method of choice, please contact QPpharma@nsf.org
Blended Learning
31 hours
£3555.00 GBP (plus VAT)
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