Module 'Producing and dispensing medication'

Objective
To provide the assistant pharmacist with specific professional expertise in pharmacy drugs, the real pharmacy work and the organization of the pharmaceutical industry in Estonia, the ability to prepare prescription drugs, processing prescriptions and interpersonal skills for servicing the customers of the pharmacy.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the subject, 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 physio-chemical 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.