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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.

This course covers methods to eliminate bacteria and control microbial

growth in pharmaceuticals and hospitals, including sterilization,

preservation, and antimicrobial agents. It also addresses microbial

resistance, the misuse of antibiotics, and testing for antimicrobial
effectiveness.

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