Principles of Solid Dosage Forms
Industrial Short Course
May 3-7, 2010
Pyle Center
Madison, WI
On Campus Short Courses for the Pharmaceutical Industry
Registration
The registration is $1395.00 and Early bird discounts ($1145) are offered to individuals registering prior to April 17, 2009.
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Goals & Objectives
The purpose of this course is to provide the learner with an understanding of the underlying scientific principles governing the development of solid dosage forms. Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Characterize the crystalline and amorphous properties of molecular solids and understand the factors that give rise to solid-state transformations and interactions.
- Relate fundamental properties of powders, such as particle size, morphology, flow, compaction, hygroscopicity and mixing, to solid dosage form design, manufacture and performance.
- Understand the relationships between solubility, permeability, partitioning, diffusion rates of dissolution and release mechanisms, and biopharmaceutical and clinical performance of solid dosage forms.
- Analyze the important principles underlying solid-state instability under accelerated temperature and relative humidity conditions.
Special Offer for Academic Institutions
Extension Services in Pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy has instituted a new policy for industrial professional development programs to encourage greater participation by faculty, graduate students and post doctoral students at academic institutions. Programs will be offered at a significantly reduced price, based on space availability. For information about any specific course please contact Dr. James E. De Muth by email.
Short Course Program General Information
Purpose
The primary objective in all short courses is to upgrade the knowledge of pharmaceutical personnel, who can then be of greater value to their respective firms. Students will work closely with one or more faculty members to allow for optimum dialogue and discussion. We also have modified some of the courses based on evaluations and suggestions from previous participants. As with all our programs, these are designed to be practical and applicable to participants' work environments. To allow for maximum faculty-student interaction, the enrollment will be limited and available to learners on a first-come basis.
Last year, over 90% agreed or strongly agreed that the program was a valuable learning experience and over 88% indicated that they would recommend the course to a colleague.
Location
Courses are presented on the University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus. Springtime in Madison and the beauty of the on-campus location provide a relaxing atmosphere for learning. Evenings can be used to explore the University and the city named by Money magazine as the "best place to live in America" in 1996. For more information about Madison, WI visit www.visitmadison.com
Accommodations
Housing information will be sent to individuals when they receive their registration confirmation. Several hotels are within a short walking distance from the conference facility. The approximate cost per night is $100.
Ending/Starting Times
Classes begin at 8:30am each morning and end approximately 4:30. Unless otherwise indicated in the course description, programs traditionally end at approximately 11:00 to 11:30 AM on the last day of the class. This allows participants to make reservations for return flights the same day.
Enrollment & Fees
Unless otherwise indicated, enrollment will be limited to 30 individuals per short course. The registration fee of $1,395.00 includes instructional costs, course materials, and coffee breaks, and lunches. Cancellations after April 17 are non-refundable. Cancellations prior to April 16 are subject to a $75 administration fee. In the event that an accepted applicant cannot attend, a substitute may be sent by the same company. Early bird discounts ($1,145) are offered to individuals registering prior to April 16, 2010. In the past, most short courses filled before the early registration deadline. You are encouraged to register early to avoid not being able to be included in the program.
Contents
- Overview of the principles of solid dosage forms
- Structure and properties of crystalline forms; process-induced molecular disorder
- Phase behavior of mixtures, drug-excipient interactions; hygroscopicity/water-solid interactions
- Particle size measurement and analysis; particle morphology; powder mixing
- Mechanical properties of continuous solids and powders
- Powder flow and powder compaction
- Solubility, partitioning and rates of dissolution
- Permeability; biopharmaceutical issues
- Mechanical properties of composites
- Granulation; tablet compaction (tools & analysis)
- Controlled release; diffusion in porous media; release from polymer systems
- Basis for physical & chemical solid-state instability; effects of temperature and relative humidity
Instructors
Melgardt M. de Villiers, Ph.D., DTE
Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
Daniel P. McNamara, Ph.D.
Senior Director, Preformulation Formulation Non-Solids
Penwest Phamraceuticals
Patterson, NY
Bruno Hancock, Ph.D.
Research Fellow
Pharmaceutical R & D
Pfizer Central Research
Groton, CT
James L. Wright, Ph.D.
Vice President, Development Infinity Pharmaceuticals
Cambridge, MA
For More Information
James E. De Muth, Ph.D., Conference Director
Extension Services in Pharmacy
777 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 262-3130
FAX (608) 262-2431
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