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Pharm D- Clinical Pharmacy Program Third Level Pharmaceutical Microbiology& Antimicrobials (PM 502)

Introduction

Pharmaceutical microbiology is concerned with the study of

microorganisms associated with the manufacture of pharmaceuticals. The

primary goal of pharmaceutical microbiology is to prevent and control

microbial contamination during the manufacturing process, storage, and

distribution of pharmaceuticals. Other aspects of pharmaceutical microbiology

include the research and development of anti-infective agents. Pharmaceutical

microbiologists operate within both quality assurance and quality control. They

are engaged in laboratory testing and environmental monitoring to support
these activities.

The aim of this pharmaceutical microbiology practical course is to provide

hands-on experience with essential equipment for processing and sterilization
in experimental microbiology, conduct tests to assess the efficacy of

disinfectants, perform sterility and microbial testing of pharmaceutical

products, and evaluate the effectiveness of antibiotics.

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