Transcript UT College of Pharmacy

College of Pharmacy
Compounding Interest at
Summer Pharmacy Camp
Curtis D. Black, Ph.D.
The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy
Presented: July 2005 ~ AACP Annual Meeting
University of Toledo
Pharmacy Camp
Overview
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Program initiated in 2001
Sponsored by Walgreens, CVS/Pharmacy
and Discount Drug Mart.
Will welcome 80 high school students in
July & August 2005.
Students are drawn from nine states,
including Ohio, and represent gender, racial
and ethnic diversity.
University of Toledo
Pharmacy Camp
Goals
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Encourage top performing HS Jrs/Srs to
pursue study in the health sciences
Provide exposure to the many career
opportunities in pharmaceutical sciences
Blend lecture presentations with hands-on
experiences through a unifying theme
Engage the students in problem-solving
exercises that instill the concepts of
effective interpersonal communications
University of Toledo
Pharmacy Camp
Sample Agenda
Theme: Controlling Pain
 Sunday PM arrival
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Check-in & Review of program goals
“Getting-to-Know” you exercises
Meal
Overview of Project Activity
Games, Movies & Snacks
University of Toledo
Pharmacy Camp
Sample Agenda
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Monday AM
 Pharmacology Lecture & Discussion
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What makes a drug work?
Why so many drugs to alleviate pain?
How to decide best drug to use?
What testing is done before a drug comes to
market?
Tie into theme and health awareness projects
 Proper OTC selection & use
 Know your medicines: esp., relative to recalls
 Drugs of abuse
University of Toledo
Pharmacy Camp
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Monday PM
Sample Agenda
 Toxicology Discussion
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What are basic principles of toxicology?
How do you determine the negative effects?
Animal vs. human testing
What information is collected before and after a
drug comes to market?
 Toxicology Lab /Hands-on Participation
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Lab experiment determining toxicity profile
Tie into theme and health awareness projects
 How to find information about health issues and
approach to drug therapy
 Drug information software demonstration and guided
search strategies
University of Toledo
Pharmacy Camp
Sample Agenda
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Tuesday AM
 Pharmaceutics & Compounding Lab
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Why so many different types of dosage forms?
– Focus on analgesics: tabs, “liqui-caps”, injectables
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Providing customized products for unique
patient needs
Prepare oral lozenge (Peanut butter troche)
Prepare hand cleanser/sanitizer (~ Purell)
 Medicinal Plant Hunt
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Trip to Botanical Garden
List of Plants to Find & Uses – focus on theme
University of Toledo
Pharmacy Camp
Sample Agenda
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Tuesday PM
 Medicinal Chemistry Lecture & Demo
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What is history of medicinal plants?
How prevalent are natural remedies?
What are problems associated with natural
remedies?
Role of medicinal chemistry lab is isolating,
refining and standardizing natural products
Lab exercise in isolating chemical components
 Work on Project
University of Toledo
Pharmacy Camp
Sample Agenda
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Wednesday AM
 Professional Shadowing
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Institutional & Community Retail Sites
Compounding Pharmacy/Vet Product Preparation
Consultant Pharmacy
– Gain insight on project from preceptor
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Wednesday PM
 Patient Education & Public Awareness
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Defining the role of the pharmacist as educator
Good, Bad & Ugly of pharmacist-patient encounters
University of Toledo
Pharmacy Camp
Sample Agenda
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Thursday
 Finalize project and prepare for presentation
 Evaluation of the experience
 Closing Day Ceremonies
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Student Group Presentations
Dean’s Presentation of Certificates of Recognition
Admissions Office Pep Talk
Lunch
Check Out
Value: Exploring Hands-on
Value: Making Friends
Outcomes
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Annually, more than 50% of campers enroll
in the college with about 80% successfully
competing for scholarships.
First cohort now matriculating into the
second professional year
Some have chosen other majors, revealing
the value of early exposure to pharmacy
and some aspects of pharmacy courses.
Acknowledgements
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2005 Camp Director: Laurel Seewer
Founding Director: Jennifer Kwiatkowski
Christine Hinko, Ph.D.: Assoc Dean, Student Services
Johnnie L. Early, II: Dean, UTCP
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Heather Van Doren: College PR Officer
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and our Sponsors:
Formula for demonstration
Step 1
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Prepare a 2% solution of Carbomer in 30%
ethanol
 Using either Carbomer 934 or 940, stir the
appropriate amount of polymer into a volume of
water equal to 70% of final desired volume
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May require up to eight hours of stirring for complete
dissolution
 Add the ethanol (to a 30% concentration) and
q.s. to final desired volume with water.
 Pour into an amber light-protected container and
label
Formula for demonstration
Step 2
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Prepare a 2.5% solution of Triethanolamine
in water
 Measure the appropriate amount (relative to final
desired volume) of triethanolamine and pour into
a suitable container
 Add water q.s.’ing to final desired volume
 Stir in a small amount of phenolphthalein to
desired color intensity
 Pour into a suitable container and label
Formula for demonstration
Step 3
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For the demonstration:
 The participants will mix the Carbomer solution
with the Triethanolamine solution in a 2:1 ratio
 Using 15 ml of Carbomer solution and 7.5 ml of
the triethanolamine solution makes a sufficient
amount of product for 2-3 people to share.
 The demonstration works best with people
working in pairs or threesomes.
 To make the total demonstration go smoothly,
pre-measure the solutions and place each in a
small, resealable plastic bag
Formula for demonstration
Notes
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Having the participants pour the
triethanolamine solution into the bag containing
the carbomer usually makes the most dramatic
effect; i.e., seeing the color and consistency
change
The resealable plastic bags work well when
mixing the solutions together to render the final
product; i.e., can vigorously squeeze the bags
Can either cut a corner off the bottom of the
bag to access the product or reopen the bag
and reach in. Product much like Purell® Gel