Module 'Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines'

To provide students with specific professional expertise in pharmacy drugs, practical pharmacy work and the organization of the field of pharmacy in Estonia. To provide skills to prepare prescription drugs, process prescriptions and obtain interpersonal skills for serving the customers of the pharmacy.
Upon completion of the module, the student:
1. Knows the drug manufacturing technologies and is able to prepare on the basis of prescription’s magistral formulae, taking into account the physiochemical properties of the active substances.
2. Has an overview of the drugs, other medical use goods and health products sold in Estonian pharmacies.
3. Is familiar with the active substances of pharmaceutical drugs.
4. Knows the nomenclature of the drugs containing the main active substances and is able to comparatively evaluate pharmaceutical preparations provided by different manufacturers.
5. Is familiar with the work organization of the pharmacy, the legislation concerning the work organization of the pharmacy and the drug- handling system in Estonia.