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Emily C Darst1, Tanya K Makhlouf1, Erin C Brannick1
1University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
An advanced elective compounding course improved pharmacy students' understanding of pharmaceutical compounding. This innovative approach led to a reduction in potency variability for ketoprofen Pluronic organogel (PLO) emulsions.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacy Education
Background:
- Compounding pharmacy education requires practical application and problem-solving skills.
- Traditional curricula may not fully address complex compounding challenges or foster deep learning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement and evaluate an advanced elective compounding course focused on student-led investigations.
- To assess the impact of this elective course on improving compounding-related issues in a required course.
Main Methods:
- Students engaged in self-directed learning, critical thinking, and data analysis within the elective course.
- Investigative solutions developed by students were implemented and evaluated in a subsequent required compounding course.
- A specific case study involved optimizing ketoprofen Pluronic organogel (PLO) emulsion potency variability.
Main Results:
- The mean potency of ketoprofen PLO emulsion in the required course decreased from 129% (SD 21%) to 118% (SD 21%) after implementing the elective course recommendations.
- This demonstrates a measurable improvement in the consistency of compounded preparations.
Conclusions:
- The elective course enhanced students' understanding of compounding science and research methodology.
- The course provided a valuable cyclic quality improvement feedback loop for the required compounding curriculum.
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