Foundations of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Understanding pharmaceutical chemistry is crucial for anyone entering health sciences, laboratory research, or healthcare support roles. This course offers a clear, accessible introduction to the core principles bridging organic chemistry and pharmaceutical applications. You will build a grounded understanding of active ingredients, drug structure relationships, and modern testing standards. What you'll learn: Learn key terminology, chemical classifications, and foundational drug principles. Understand methods of pharmaceutical analysis including titration and basic spectrophotometry concepts. Explore organic synthesis mechanisms relevant to drug formulation. Study drug delivery mechanisms, dosage forms, and chemical stability factors. Practice calculating dosage concentrations and solution dilutions through written exercises. Apply quality assurance fundamentals and current laboratory safety guidelines. The course begins with essential terminology and fundamental chemical concepts before advancing to analytical methods and drug safety principles. Designed specifically for beginners and introductory students, this text-based program requires no prior advanced science background. Begin developing your pharmaceutical chemistry skills today.