Veterinary Medicines and Quality Control of Galenic Preparations

The first module aims to provide knowledge on the physiological and pathological aspects of companion animals (dogs and cats). It also aims to illustrate the different types of pharmaceutical forms used in veterinary practice and the issues related to their administration. The student will acquire knowledge on the technological solutions that can be adopted to address the therapeutic needs of small animals, considering dosage issues, administration methods, and acceptability.
Given the importance of galenic preparations in both veterinary and human fields, the objective of the second module is to provide students with in-depth knowledge on their quality control. The main goal will be to acquire knowledge on the key parameters to be verified during quality control and the stability issues of these preparations. Additionally, special emphasis will be placed on the critical aspects of controlling galenic preparations based on plants and/or narcotic substances.

The aim of the course is to describe some therapeutic treatments and pharmaceutical formulations specifically developed for veterinary application. At the end of the course, the student should demonstrate knowledge of the most relevant aspects of medications intended for companion animals and the formulation requirements involved in the development of the main veterinary formulations.
The student will be able to assess the critical issues and stability of galenic preparations and verify the quality of the galenic preparation through specific pharmaceutical controls that can be carried out directly in the pharmacy. The student will also acquire skills in the methods of quality control that can be performed in external laboratories. Additionally, they will learn the fundamental concepts related to preparations based on herbal products or containing narcotic substances.