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PHARMACEUTICAL CALCULATIONS, DISPENSING AND COMPOUNDING

PHMSCI 541
Course Description

Introductory laboratory course in compounding and dispensing of pharmaceutical dosage forms, including sterile products. Includes practice in interpretation of prescription orders, pharmaceutical calculations, compounding procedures, physical manipulation of drugs and dosage form components, and product packaging and labeling.

Prerequisties
Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.49

-0.8% from Historical

Completion Rate
98.92%

-0.48% from Historical

A Rate
38.71%

-18.57% from Historical

Class Size
93

-28.25% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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