Pharmaceutical calculations for extemporaneous formulation

Question 1

CYL:
Which one of the following texts are considered an absolute essential when developing extemporaneous formulations for PHR2021 and you must bring to every practical class?
a) eMIMs b) Martindale, Extra Pharmacopoeia c) APF 23rd edition d) Drug interaction facts & Comparisons e) AMH

Answer 1

APF 23 ✅will have necessary formulations and counselling points

Question 2

CYL:
Which of the following are not required for a label for a dispensed extemporaneous formulation?

a) Date of dispensing and prescription number – date of dispensing or supply and, where applicable, an identifying code b) Directions for use c) The owners name of an animal if the prescription is for an animal d) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN e) Storage directions (if appropriate)

Answer 2

c) The owners name of an animal if the prescription is for an animal ✅doesn’t need to be present

Question 3

CYL:
The FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY label should be used for which of the following formulations:
a) Lotion, b) oral solutions c) All of above d) Paints e) Creams

Answer 3

Lotions, paints & creams ✅

Question 4

True or false: If a formulation is not a standard APF formulation, then you only need to label the formulation with the active pharmaceutical ingredient.

Answer 4

false ✅ also need to include all excipients, including the active pharmaceutical ingredient.