Biopharmaceutics II: Dosing Curves

Abstract

This learning cycle activity is the second in a set of five activities introducing first-year pharmacy students to the topic of biopharmaceutics. Specifically, student will learn about dosing curves, be introduced to the terms bioequivalence and bioavailability, and describe the impact of formulation on absorption rate. Students explore these foundational topics in a pharmaceutics course within the first couple of weeks in the professional pharmacy curriculum.
Level: Professional
Setting: Classroom
Activity Type: Learning Cycle
Discipline: Pharmacy
Course: Pharmaceutics
Keywords: biopharmaceutics, dosing curves, bioequivalence, bioavailability, absorption rate