Extemporaneous Preparation course 2025
Overview
This 4-day training program is designed to provide pharmacy professionals and students with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills required for safe, accurate, and high-quality extemporaneous compounding. The program will emphasize good compounding practices, proper documentation, stability considerations, and quality control in accordance with regulatory and institutional guidelines.
Learning Objectives
1- Describe the principles and importance of extemporaneous preparation.
2- Identify appropriate situations for compounding extemporaneous formulations.
3- Apply pharmaceutical calculations accurately in compounding.
4- Demonstrate proper techniques for preparing different dosage forms (e.g., suspensions,
ointments, capsules).
5- Follow appropriate quality assurance, labeling, and documentation practices.
6- Recognize stability and compatibility issues in compounded products.
Schedule
| Date | Instructor | Time | lectures |
| Fri 22/8/2025 | Dr Hossam Abo Ahmed | 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM | Introduction to Extemporaneous Compounding |
| 11:00 PM TO 1:00 PM | Types of Dosage Forms and Indications for Compounding | ||
| 1:00 PM TO 2:00 PM | Break | ||
| 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM | Compounding Area Setup and Equipment Overview | ||
| Sat 23/8/2025 | Dr Hossam Abo Ahmed | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Compounding steps and techniques |
| 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | Preparation of Suspensions | ||
| 1:00 PM TO 2:00 PM | Break | ||
| 2:00 PM TO 3:00 PM | Preparation of Solutions and Suspensions | ||
| ( hands-on ) | |||
| Fri 29/8/2025 | Dr Hossam Abo Ahmed | 10:00 AM TO 11:00 PM | Quality assurance and packaging |
| 11:00 PM to 1:00 PM | Topical preparation ( hands-on) | ||
| 1:00 PM TO 2:00 PM | Break | ||
| 2:00 PM to 3:00PM | Topical preparation ( hands-on) | ||
| Sat 30/8/2025 | Dr Hossam Abo Ahmed | 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM | Capsules and Powders: Techniques & Troubleshooting |
| 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | Stability and Compatibility of Compounded Products | ||
| 1:00 PM TO 2:00 PM | Break | ||
| 2:00 PM to 3:00PM | Legal & Ethical Considerations |
Duration
4 days
Available Dates
22,23,29,30 August
Target Audience
Undergraduates/postgraduate pharmacists.
Certificate Requirements
In order to receive your certificate, you have to attend no less than 80%
- Hard copy for 300 Egyptian Pounds
- Soft copy for free