D - Pharm 2 Year SYLLABUS PDF
D - Pharm 2 Year SYLLABUS PDF
D - Pharm 2 Year SYLLABUS PDF
YEAR-II
L: Lecture; T: Tutorial; P: Practical; CT: Class Test; As: Assignment; At: Attendance.
DIPLOMA IN PHARMACY (IInd Year)
DPH-201 PHARMACEUTICS II
1. Dispensing Pharmacy:
(i) Prescriptions-Reading and understanding of prescription; Latin terms commonly used
(Detailed study is not necessary), Modern methods of prescribing, adoption of metric system.
Calculations involved in dispensing.
(ii) Incompatibilities in Prescriptions-Study of various types of incompatibilities-physical,
chemical and therapeutic.
(iii) Posology. Dose and Dosage of drugs, Factors influencing dose, Calculations of doses
on the basis of age, sex and surface area. Veterinary doses.
2. Dispensed Medications:
(Note: A detailed study of the following dispensed medication is necessary. Methods of
preparation with theoretical and practical aspects, use of appropriate containers and closures.
Special labelling requirements and storage conditions should be high-lighted).
(i) Powders-Types of powders-Advantages and disadvantages of powders, Granules,
Cachets and Tablet triturates. Preparation of different types of powders encountered in
prescriptions. Weighing methods, possible errors in weighing, minimum weighable amounts
and weighing of material below the minimum weighable amount, geometric dilution and
proper usage and care of dispensing balance.
(ii) Liquid Oral Dosage Forms:
(a). Monophasic. Theoretical aspects including commonly used vehicles, essential adjuvant
like stabilizers, colourants and flavours, with examples.
Review of the following monophasic liquids with details of formulation and practical
methods.
Liquids for internal administration Liquids for external administration or used
on mucus membranes.
Dispensing of at least 100 products covering a wide range of preparations such as mixtures,
emulsions, lotions, liniments, E.N.T, preparations, ointments, suppositories, powders,
incompatible prescriptions etc.
1. Indian Pharmacopoeia.
2. British Pharmacopoeia.
1. Origin and nature of Pharmaceutical legislation in India, its scope and objectives.
Evolution of the "Concept of Pharmacy" as an integral part of the Health Care System.
2. Principles and significance of Professional Ethics. Critical study of the code of
Pharmaceutical Ethics drafted by Pharmacy Council of India.
3. Pharmacy Act, 1948-The General study of the Pharmacy Act with special reference to
Education Regulations, working of State and Central Councils, constitution of these councils
and functions, Registration procedures under the Act.
4. The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940—General study of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and
the Rules thereunder. Definitions and salient features related to retail and wholesale
distribution of drugs. The powers of Inspectors, the sampling procedures and the procedure
and formalities in obtaining licences under the rule. Facilities to be provided for running a
Pharmacy effectively. General study of the Schedules with special reference of schedules C,
C1, F, G, J, H, P and X and salient features of labelling and storage condition of drugs.
5. The Drug and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisement) Act, 1945-General study of
the Act Objectives, special reference to be laid on Advertisements. Magic remedies and
objectionable and permitted advertisements-disease which cannot be claimed to be cured.
6. Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985-A brief study of the act with
special reference to its objectives, offences and punishment.
7. Brief introduction to the study of the following acts.
1. Latest Drugs (Price Control) Order in force.
2. Poisons Act 1919 (as amended to date)
3. Medicinal and Toilet Preparations (Excise Duties) Act, 1995 (as amended to date)
4. Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 (as amended to date)
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