Krista D Capehart1. 1. School of Pharmacy, University of Charleston, Charleston, WV 25304, USA. kristacapehart@ucwv.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To create and implement a compounding laboratory exercise utilizing a variety of techniques and equipment. DESIGN: A 3-hour laboratory exercise on preparing compound prescriptions for capsules was developed and taught to first-year doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students. Students completed appropriate preparations and calculation of ingredients and prepared capsules using a hand-packing technique and a capsule-filling machine. The students then individually weighed the capsules and performed batch testing for uniformity. ASSESSMENT: Ninety-six percent of the students who completed the laboratory performed the necessary calculations for machine-prepared capsules correctly and 100% completed the calculations for the hand-filled capsules correctly. With the hand-filled capsules, 100% of the students processed all 4 units within +/-5% of the stated capsule weight and capsules were deemed successful and accurate. CONCLUSION: Students acquired a firm grasp of basic compounding techniques and the skills to prepare accurate, safe, and uniform dosage forms for patients.
OBJECTIVE: To create and implement a compounding laboratory exercise utilizing a variety of techniques and equipment. DESIGN: A 3-hour laboratory exercise on preparing compound prescriptions for capsules was developed and taught to first-year doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students. Students completed appropriate preparations and calculation of ingredients and prepared capsules using a hand-packing technique and a capsule-filling machine. The students then individually weighed the capsules and performed batch testing for uniformity. ASSESSMENT: Ninety-six percent of the students who completed the laboratory performed the necessary calculations for machine-prepared capsules correctly and 100% completed the calculations for the hand-filled capsules correctly. With the hand-filled capsules, 100% of the students processed all 4 units within +/-5% of the stated capsule weight and capsules were deemed successful and accurate. CONCLUSION: Students acquired a firm grasp of basic compounding techniques and the skills to prepare accurate, safe, and uniform dosage forms for patients.
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