Pharmacy – as a profession, is one of the most important links in the network of health sciences. It has been one of the most respected professions throughout the history of different cultures.
As the Faculty of Pharmacy, the goal is to provide students with all the necessary means during their five-year academic life to conform to the highest standards of education. Faculty members are all nationally and internationally acknowledged. Pharmacy education requires both theoretical education and practical training at the same time. In this respect, our classrooms, together with our research laboratories have been planned and executed along the lines of the contemporary examples, equipped with most recent technological tools and laboratory equipment.
Departments;
Department of Pharmaceutical Basic Sciences
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology
Current Curriculum of the Faculty of Pharmacy
1st Year (Fall Semester) (01)
Course Code | Course Name | C | ECTS | T | P |
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ENG101 | English Language I | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
PHA101 | Anatomy | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
CHM101 | General Chemistry | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
PHY101 | Physics | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
MTH133 | Mathematics | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
PHA105 | Physiology | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
TUR101 | Turkish Language I | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
PHA116 | Histology | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
PHA118 | Introduction to Pharmacy | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
1st Year (Spring Semester) (02)
Course Code | Course Name | C | ECTS | T | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
NEPHAR107 | Biostatistics | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
NEPHAR108 | Medical and Molecular Biology | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
NEPHAR109 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
NEPHAR110 | Analytical Chemistry I | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
NEPHAR111 | Analytical Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
TUR102 | Turkish Language II | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
NEPHAR113 | Pathology | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
ENG102 | English Language II | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
NEPHAR117 | Social Pharmacy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
2nd Year (Fall Semester) (03)
Course Code | Course Name | C | ECTS | T | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ENG201 | English III- Oral Communication Skills | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
NEPHAR201 | Analytical Chemistry II | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
NEPHAR202 | Analytical Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
NEPHAR203 | Biochemistry | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
AİT101 | History I | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
NEPHAR209 | Organic Chemistry II | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
NEPHAR216 | Pharmaceutical Information Management | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
NEPHAR210 | Pharmacy Regulations and Deontology | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
NEPHAR290 | Pharmacy Practice I (annual) | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Electives (Group I) | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
2nd Year (Spring Semester) (04)
Course Code | Course Name | C | ECTS | T | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
NEPHAR207 | Pharmaceutical Botany | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
NEPHAR208 | Pharmaceutical Botany Laboratory | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
PHA223 | Pharmacology I | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
NEPHAR 212 | Clinical Biochemistry | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
AİT 102 | History II | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
NEPHAR215 | Microbiology | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
ENG202 | English IV – Academic Writing Skills | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
NEPHAR219 | Communication Skills in Pharmacy | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
NEPHAR222 | First Aid in the Pharmacy | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Electives (Group I) | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
3rd Year (Fall Semester) (05)
Course Code | Course Name | C | ECTS | T | P |
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NEPHAR301 | Pharmacognosy I | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
NEPHAR302 | Pharmacognosy I Laboratory | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
NEPHAR303 | Pharmaceutical Technology I | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
NEPHAR304 | Pharmaceutical Technology I Laboratory | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
NEPHAR305 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry I | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
NEPHAR306 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
PHA323 | Pharmacology II | 3 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
Electives (Group I, II) | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
3rd Year (Spring Semester) (06)
Course Code | Course Name | C | ECTS | T | P |
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NEPHAR310 | Pharmacognosy II | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
NEPHAR311 | Pharmacognosy II Laboratory | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
NEPHAR312 | Pharmaceutical Technology II | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
NEPHAR313 | Pharmaceutical Technology II Laboratory | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
NEPHAR314 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry II | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
NEPHAR315 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
NEPHAR316 | Toxicology | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
NEPHAR318 | Cosmetic | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
NEPHAR320 | NEPHAR320 Toxicology Laboratory | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
PHA333 | Pharmacology III | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
NEPHAR390 | Pharmacy Practice II | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
4th Year (Fall Semester) (07)
Course Code | Course Name | C | ECTS | T | P |
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NEPHAR400 | NEPHAR400 Pharmaceutical Technology III | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
NEPHAR401 | NEPHAR401 Colloquium | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NEPHAR402 | NEPHAR402 Pharmacognosy III | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
NEPHAR403 | Pharmacognosy III Laboratory | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
NEPHAR406 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry III | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
NEPHAR407 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry III Laboratory | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
NEPHAR409 | Clinical Pharmacy I | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
NEPHAR411 | Pharmaceutical Technology III Laboratory | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
NEPHAR412 | Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
PHA423 | Pharmacology IV | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
NEPHAR490 | Pharmacy Practice III (annual) | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Electives (Group I, II) | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
4th Year (Spring Semester) (08)
Course Code | Course Name | C | ECTS | T | P |
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NEPHA 404 | Phytotherapy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
NEPHAR413 | Pharmaceutical Technology IV | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
NEPHAR414 | Pharmaceutical Technology IV Laboratory | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
NEPHAR415 | Pharmacy Management and Accounting | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
NEPHAR416 | Clinical Pharmacy II | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
NEPHAR417 | Radiopharmacy | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
NEPHAR418 | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
NEPHAR419 | Pharmaceutical Care I | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
NEPHAR491 | Pharmacy Practice IV | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
PHA433 | Pharmacology V | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Electives (Group I, II) | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
5th Year (Fall Semester) (09)
Course Code | Course Name | C | ECTS | T | P |
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PHA501 | Graduation Project (annual) | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
NEPHAR502 | Rational Drug Use | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
PHA504 | Clinical Pharmacy Applications | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
PHA589 | Pharmacy Practice V Theoretical | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Electives x 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
5th Year (Spring Semester) (10)
Course Code | Course Name | C | ECTS | T | P |
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NEPHAR590 | Pharmacy Practice V | 15 | 30 | 0 | 35 |
Course Descriptions
NEPHAR 100 English Language I - 2 Credits
The aim of this course is to improve students’ ability in listening, speaking, reading, and
writing by using texts and materials related to their discipline. The main focus will be on
human body systems.
NEPHAR 101 Anatomy - 4 Credits
Introduction to Anatomy, General terminology and concepts, Upper Extremity; Lower
Extremity; Thorax Anatomy and Diaphragm; Heart and Circulatory System, Nose, larynx;
Trachea and Lungs, Anterior Abdominal Wall and Peritoneum, Oral cavity, Pharynx;
Oesophagus, Stomach, Small and Large intestines, Liver, Bile duct and Portal System;
Pancreas, and Spleen; Male and Female Genital Organs, Urinary System; Skeleton of Head;
Facial Anatomy; Scalp, Mimic Muscles, Anterior and Lateral Regions of Neck, Introduction
to Nervous System, Bulbus Medulla Spinalis, Pons and Mesencephalon, Cerebellum, Cranial
Nerves, Diencephalon, Telencephalon, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Ventricles, Meninges and Sinuses
of the Brain, Blood Supply of Central Nervous System, Introduction to Autonomic Nervous
System, Autonomic Nervous System; Sympathetic-Parasympathetic Nervous System; Orbit
and its Structure, Eye and Visual Pathways, Ear, Hearing, Balance and Auditory Pathways,
Endocrine Glands.
NEPHAR 102 General Chemistry - 3 Credits
Main objective of General Chemistry is to give students a basic knowledge of the principles
of chemistry. Matter (Properties & Measurement), Atoms and Atomic Theory, Chemical
Compounds, Chemical Reactions, Aqueous Solutions, Gases, Electrons in Atoms, Periodic
Table, Chemical Equilibrium, Chemical Kinetics, Acids Bases.
NEPHAR 103 Physics - 2 Credits
Measurement and units, vectors, one-dimensional motion, and motion in the plane; particle
dynamics and Newton's Laws, work, energy, electric field, Coulomb's law, Gauss's Law and
electric potential; condensers and dielectrics, current and resistance, magnetic field. After
covering the following content of the course you will have had adequate and basic
information about fluid mechanics and technology courses.
NEPHAR 104 Mathematics - 2 Credits
Function, types of Functions, Arithmetic sequences and series, Limit and continuity,
Derivatives and applications of Derivatives; Logarithms, Logarithmic and exponential
functions and their properties; Integral and techniques of integration; Integral applications,
Differential equations, Matrix Algebra, Determinants and Linear equations, systems of Linear
equations and their solutions.
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NEPHAR 105 Physiology - 4 Credits
Cell Physiology, Blood Physiology, Muscle Physiology, Physiology of the Nervous System,
Circulatory Physiology, Respiratory Physiology; Excretory Physiology, Digestive Physiology,
Endocrine Physiology, Sensory Physiology.
NEPHAR 106 Turkish Language I - 2 Credits
Definition and importance of Language; relationship between language and culture; written
language and its characteristics; external structure and rules in written expression; spelling
and punctuation rules; planning and outlining, theme, point of view, supporting ideas,
paragraph writing in writing essays; concept of composition, rules and planning in writing
compositions; framework of composition writing based on selected samples, theme,
paragraph analysis, error analysis in composition writing, general ambiguity and incoherency,
writing genres (memoirs, anecdotes, stories, criticisms, novels, etc.), formal writing (CV,
petition, report, bibliography, presentation, scientific writing, articles, etc.); studies on
introduction/development/conclusion parts of articles, note taking and summarizing skills and
techniques.
NEPHAR 107– Biostatistics- 2 Credits
Biostatistics, research, statistics and research related to the required level of basic behaviours,
skills, and provide information on active learning. After taking this course, students use
scientific research and interpret the basic statistical techniques, are able to present the data and
learn the basic concepts of statistics. Interactive lessons to Biostatistics processed, according
to notifications received from students’ stream course. This course aims to teach statistical
methods used in research and the ability to use these methods for health care services.
NEPHAR 108 Medical & Molecular Biology - 2 Credits
This course will provide an introduction to cell biology and will cover the following topics:
cell chemistry, organels, transcription, translation, cell architecture, metabolism, signal
transduction pathways, cell division, cell cycle, DNA technology and stem cell applications.
NEPHAR 109 Organic Chemistry - 4 Credits
This is an introductory organic chemistry course focusing on fundamentals in organic
chemistry. Mainly, basic knowledge of bonding, hybridization, resonance structures, isomers
acids-bases, stereochemistry, reaction types and chemical reactions, alkanes, akenes, alkynes,
alkyl halides, aromatics, reactions of aromatic molecules, nomenclature, synthesis and their
reactions.
NEPHAR 110 Analytical Chemistry I - 3 Credits
The objectives of this course are to provide students with basic classical analytical techniques
for quantitative and qualitative analysis. The following topics will be covered: Gravimetric
methods of analysis, titrimetric methods of analysis, aqueous-solution chemistry, theory of
neutralization titrations, titration curves for complex acid/base systems, precipitation
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titrimetry, complex-formation titrations, an introduction to electrochemistry, and applications
of standard electrode potentials.
NEPHAR 111 Analytical Chemistry I Laboratory - 1 Credit
The objectives of this course are to provide students with practical skills on basic classical
analytical techniques for quantitative and qualitative analysis. The following experiments will
be done: Testing for group 1 cations, testing for group VII anions, gravimetric analysis
(measuring the density of cola and calibration of volumetric glassware), neutralization
titration (strong acid/strong base and strong acid/weak base), precipitation titration
(determination of potassium bromide), and complexometric titration (determination of
calcium and water hardness).
NEPHAR 112 Turkish Language II - 2 Credits
Oral Expression and the importance of speech in human life, accurate and effective speaking
techniques, diction and its importance, speaking varieties, introduction to the types of verbal
expressions, prepare speeches for important days. Conference, interview, speech, discussion,
debate, panel, forum, symposium and open session and realizing one of the mentioned
activities.
NEPHAR 113 Pathology - 3 Credits
Introduction to Pathology; inflammation and reparation; cellular respond to pathogenic
factors, pathology of circulatory disorders and hypertension, neoplasia, drug effects.
NEPHAR 115 English Language II - 2 Credits
The aim is to continue to improving the skills of listening, note-taking, speaking, reading and
writing. In order to attain this, besides body systems, materials related with the terms of basic
hospital vocabulary are also chosen. An introduction into the types of illnesses and diseases is
also planned.
NEPHAR 116 Histology - 1 Credit
To help students acquire the basis of histology and to correlate this knowledge with other
science branches. To demonstrate knowledge of the structural and functional characteristics of
the cell and the four basic tissues, the systems and their related organs and to relate their
structural features with their functional properties. Introduction to Histology and
Terminology, Microscopes and Microscopic Techniques, The cell and its organelles, The cell
membrane, The nucleus, Intracellular transport systems, Cytoskeleton, Epithelial Tissue,
Connective Tissue, Cartilage Tissue, Bone Tissue, Muscle Tissue, Nervous Tissue, The basic
features of Systems; Blood and The Cardiovascular System; Respiratory System,
Gastrointestinal System, Endocrine and Genital Systems, Urinary System.
NEPHAR 117 Social Pharmacy –2 Credits
The aim of the course is to emphasize the responsibility of the pharmacy profession in drug
matters at a societal level. Social Pharmacy training highlights the social factors that influence
drug use and allows the pharmacists to understand their active social role in health care. It
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helps pharmacist to understand the attitudes and beliefs of the patient and helps to play their
maximum role in providing the best health care service. It helps pharmacist to understand the
pharmaceutical ethics. It aims at attaining the right medication at the appropriate price and
helps rational drug use. Social Pharmacy course content outline: The history of pharmacy,
Health and Illness Behaviour (Health psychology), Pharmaco epidemiology and Social
epidemiology, Ethical foundations and deontology, Communications applicable to pharmacy,
pharmacoeconomy, clinical pharmacy. As a result, the goal of the course is to give students a
deeper and more detailed appreciation of how social and behavioral sciences are applied to
problems in pharmacy profession.
NEPHAR 118 Introduction to Pharmacy – 0 Credit
This course is designed to provide orientation to first year pharmacy student. Information on 5
year pharmacy education program, pharmacy practices, educational and career pathways. In
addition to introduce academic staff and give detailed information on different departments of
pharmacy profession.
NEPHAR 200 English Language III - 2 Credits
In this course, specific texts are used to develop reading comprehension skills. Before
reading, while reading and after reading activities will be done to encourage discussion and
speaking abilities. The texts chosen have a wide range of in-discipline vocabulary which will
enable them to develop their vocabulary bank. Writing short descriptive paragraphs will also
be another aim this course.
NEPHAR 201 Analytical Chemistry II - 2 Credits
The objectives of this course are to provide students with basic instrumental analytical
techniques for quantitative and qualitative analysis. The following topics will be covered: An
introduction to spectrometric methods, components of optical instruments, atomic absorption
(AAS) and emission spectrometry (AES), ultraviolet/Visible (UV/VIS) molecular absorption
spectrometry, infrared spectrometry (IR), chromatographic separations, high-performance
liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas (GC), supercritical fluid (SFC) and thin-layer
chromatography (TLC), capillary electrophoresis (CE) and some extraction techniques.
NEPHAR 202 Analytical Chemistry II Laboratory - 1 Credit
The objectives of this course are to provide students with practical skills on basic instrumental
analytical techniques for quantitative and qualitative analysis. The following experiments will
be done: Basic statistics in analytical chemistry, acids, bases and buffers, developing standard
addition and calibration curves, thin-layer chromatography (TLC), column chromatography,
high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) (determination of caffeine in beverages and
soft drinks), and atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) and atomic emission spectrometry
(AES) (determination of calcium ion concentration in water).
NEPHAR 203 Biochemistry - 3 Credits
To study the structure, function and the chemical structures and also the chemical interactions
taking place in the cellular components of the living organism. Carbohydrates, Classification
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of carbohydrates, Glucose Metabolism, Glycogen Metabolism, Gluconeogenesis, Digestion of
Carbohydrates, Metabolic disorders of carbohydrates, Lipids, Classification of Lipids, Lipid
Metabolism, Digestion of Lipids, Metabolic disorders of lipids, Amino acid, Proteins,
Digestion of proteins, Metabolic Disorders of Proteins, Properties of Enzymes, Use of
enzymes, Vitamins and Coenzymes, Hormones, Effects of Hormones, Classification of
Hormones, Nucleic Acids and Water and Minerals.
NEPHAR 205 Pharmacology I – 5 Credits
Basic concepts of pharmacology, related molecular, cellular mechanisms and terms of
pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and specific areas in pharmacology such as
pharmacogenetics, pharmacovigilance, rational drug use and drug interactions, drug abuse.
The physiologic and pathologic roles of autocoids and their therapeutic uses.
NEPHAR 206 History I - 2 Credits
Late Ottoman history and early 1900 history including economic and sociologic evaluations.
NEPHAR 207 Pharmaceutical Botany - 2 Credits
The primary goal of Pharmaceutical Botany is to teach the scientific names and recognizing
botanical properties of medicinal, toxic, economically valued and all useful (food, spice, dye,
textile etc) plants. Botanical properties, habitation and distribution of the medicinal,
poisonous (toxic) and useful plants and plant based-life forms alges, lichenes, edible and
poisonous mushrooms, to differentiate the medicinal and poisonous plants in nature and the
importance of the plants (active ingredients, medicinal and other usages) are given.
Knowledge about flora, herbarium and the protection of nature and environment are also
contributed.
NEPHAR 208 Pharmaceutical Botany Laboratory -1 Credit
The goal of this course is for students to gain laboratory expertise in the characterization of
morphology and anatomy of medicinal plants and classification of their plant families and to
be able to study medicinal plants in a scientific manner. Characterization and naming of
plants, identification of morphological characteristics, herbarium preparation and preservation
of plant specimens, concepts concerning identification of plants with pharmaceutical value;
diagnosis of medicinal plants; identification of Coniferae and Angiospermae plant families,
which are found in the flora of Turkey and Northern Cyprus and their importance in the field
of Pharmacy.
NEPHAR 209 Organic Chemistry II - 2 Credits
To educate and instruct students with functional groups of organic compounds; alcohols,
phenols, ethers, epoxides, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, amines; their
naming, general structures, properties, synthesis and chemical reactions.
NEPHAR 211 Pharmacology II –4 Credits
The pharmacological properties of drugs affect gastrointestinal, respiratory and cardiovascular
system and NSAIDs.
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NEPHAR 212 Clinical Biochemistry - 2 Credits
To aid the diagnosis of metabolic diseases, and monitoring of therapy and also to understand
the biology of diseases. Topics include Diabetes, Liver function and Clinical Endocrinology.
Carbohydrate metabolic disorders, Lipid Metabolic Disorders, Protein Metabolism Disorders,
Iron, Porphrin and Hemeprotein Disorders, Trace elements Disorders, Kidney and Liver
Function Tests, Enzymes in Diagnosis and Hereditary Diseases and their Biochemistry.
NEPHAR 214 History II - Atatürk İlke ve İnk. Tar. II - 2 Credits
Atatürk’s principles and Turkish Revolution.
NEPHAR 215 Microbiology - 3 Credits
Introduction to Microbiology, General Bacteriology General mycology, General Virology,
Sterilization antisepsis and disinfection, Antimicrobial substances and their mechanisms of
action, Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance, Infectious diseases, introduction to Immunology,
pharmaceutical-cosmetics- microorganism connections, the role of the pharmacist in
Microbiology will be discussed
NEPHAR 216 Pharmaceutical Information Management – 2 Credits
The aim of the course is to develop a clear understanding of the fundamentals of
pharmaceutical and medicinal information; students to be able to gain knowledge and
experience about foundations of pharmaceutical and medicinal information management.
Main concepts and definitions about pharmaceutical and medicinal information management,
information needs and information-seeking behaviors in pharmacy and medical sciences,
information sources, information Technology in pharmaceutical and medicinal information
management, information and knowledge management in pharmacy and medical sciences,
developing professional and managerial skills, developments in pharmaceutical and medicinal
information management, medical information in the pharmaceutical industry, research
information in the pharmaceutical industry, legal and ethical requirements in pharmaceutical
and medicinal information management and career development in pharmaceutical and
medicinal information management.
NEPHAR 218 English Language IV - 2 Credits
Texts will encourage students to broaden their vocabulary, to have discussions about the
topics, to search for specific information, to write about the findings, search results and also to
give oral presentations.
NEPHAR 219 Communication Skills in Pharmacy - 1 Credit
Students will gain knowledge and skills about effective communication skills especially with
patients and health care workers. Topics include pharmacist and communication, Effective
communication techniques, communication and complicating factors, Communication
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Models, pharmacist- suicidal patient communication, Pharmacist-aids patient communication,
Pharmacist-pregnant patient communication, Pharmacists-child patient communication,
pharmacist-elderly patient communication, Pharmacist-adolescent patient communication,
pharmacist- Psychiatric patient communication, Pharmacist-dependent cancer-patient
communication
NEPHAR 290 Pharmacy Practice I - 2 Credits
Students must consult with her/his adviser and enrol at the beginning of the 2nd year’s Fall
term (Third semester). This internship can be carried out only at community Pharmacies.
Internship period is one month (at least 20 working days) and practiced during the Summer
Term.
NEPHAR 301 Pharmacognosy I - 2 Credits
To teach the anatomical structure of powdered drugs, identification and quantification of
secondary metabolites. Theoretical description of microscopical analysis, measurements using
microscopes; plant cell and tissue, microscopic analysis: ergastic substances; leaf epidermal
components, root, rhizome, fruit and seeds; analysis of drugs; saponins, antranoids,
cyanogenetic glycosides, tannins; identification of proteins and enzymes, chromatography
application.
NEPHAR 302 Pharmacognosy I Laboratory - 1 Credit
To teach the anatomical structure of powdered drugs, identification and quantification of
secondary metabolites. Theoretical description of microscopical analysis, measurements using
microscopes; plant cell and tissue, microscopic analysis: ergastic substances; leaf epidermal
components, root, rhizome, fruit and seeds; analysis of drugs; saponins, antranoids,
cyanogenetic glycosides, tannins; identification of proteins and enzymes, chromatography
application.
NEPHAR 303 Pharmaceutical Technology I - 3 Credits
The objectives of this course are, to teach the meaning of Pharmaceutical Technology,
understand the basic terms and processes required for preparation of a drug formulation and
administration, solve the problems and calculations required for preparing a formulation,
comprehend the concept of dose and maxima dose terms and calculate them, cognize water
which is one of the basic contents of drug preparation and get the knowledge of information
of the other excipients, explain solution and types of solution and have the skills to prepare a
solution, learn all the techniques required to prepare and control one-phased systems,
comprehend the pediatric and geriatric aspects of pharmaceutical formulations, understand the
preformulation studies, know the veterinary pharmaceutical dosage forms, understand the
drug packaging materials and required properties and European aspects of the regulation of
drug products to development of pharmaceuticals.
NEPHAR 304 Pharmaceutical Technology I Laboratory - 1 Credit
The objectives of this course are, to achieve that students could prepare a magistral
prescription and understand basic processes. Besides, to understand dose and maximal dose
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terms, to do necessary calculations and maximal dose calculations are other aims of this
course. In addition; students should have knowledge about solution, aromatic water, syrup,
lemonade, infusion and decoction type of prescriptions and also they should have skills to
prepare these kinds of formulations. This practical include Pharmaceutical Calculations,
Balances, Aromatic Water, Solution for Inhalation, Iodine Solutions-I, Iodine Solutions-II,
Diluted Hydrogen Peroxide Solution, Anhydrous Phosphate (Joulie's) Oral Solution,
Lemonades, Syrups, Elixirs, Infusion, Decoction and Homework presentations.
NEPHAR 305 Pharmaceutical Chemistry I - 2 Credits
The purpose of this course is to give information on physiochemical properties of drugs and
examples of phase I and II metabolism of drugs, structure-activity relationships, synthesis and
biotransformation of some of the drugs affecting on central nervous system (CNS) including
general anesthetics, sedative-hypnotics, tranquilizers, neuroleptics, antidepressants,
anticonvulsants, narcotic analgesics and NSAIDs.
NEPHAR 306 Pharmaceutical Chemistry I Laboratory - 1 Credit
The purpose of this course is to give various methods on the synthesis, separations and
purifications of drugs active materials in laboratory conditions. Laboratory safety, synthesis of
pharmaceutical compounds, filtration, crystallization, extraction, distillation and other
laboratory techniques are done.
NEPHAR 307 Pharmacology III – 5 Credits
The pharmacological properties of drugs affecting endocrine, central nervous system
disorders and chemotherapeutics.
NEPHAR 308 Pharmacy Regulations and Deontology - 2 Credits
Laws and regulations on pharmacy practice and deontology.
NEPHAR 310 Pharmacognosy II - 2 Credits
The objective of this course is to teach steroids and terpenoids and emphasize their
therapeutic activities. Definition of plant secondary metabolites such as steroids and
terpenoids, their physical and chemical properties, identification and isolation techniques,
their activities, drugs that are rich in these components and their biological and
pharmaceutical applications.
NEPHAR 311 Pharmacognosy II Laboratory - 1 Credit
The goal of this course is to teach students about techniques of solid and volatile oil isolation
and qualitative and quantitative pharmacopoeia analysis. To familiarise students with isolation
techniques, qualitative and quantitative analysis methods, application of chromatography
techniques to plant chemistry.
NEPHAR 312 Pharmaceutical Technology II - 2 Credits
The objectives of this course are, to achieve that students could define two-phased drug
release systems, know the formation theories of these formulations, comprehend the structure
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of the two-phased systems, ingredients involved and rheological behaviors, design the
formulation of these systems and prepare them, determine the required properties of twophased systems with characterization methods, explain the stability of these systems and
evaluate this phenomenon by different techniques, list the quality control
parameters of the obtained systems and evaluate the quality of the systems and define the
suppositories, ovules and inserts.
NEPHAR 313 Pharmaceutical Technology II Laboratory - 1 Credit
The objectives of this course are, to achieve that students could understand the terms of semi
solid and two phase dosage forms and also their preparation techniques. In addition; students
should have pharmaceutical knowledge about lotion, suspension, emulsion, gel, liniment,
ointment, ovule and suppository type of prescriptions and additionally cosmetic preparation
examples share for the student to support cosmetic course. They should have skills to prepare
these kinds of formulations. This practical course include Preparation of lotion, Preparation of
suspension, Preparation of oral emulsion, Determination of emulsion Type, Preparation of
liniment, Preparation of gel, Preparation of ointment, Preparation of cold cream, Preparation
of cream stearate, Preparation of ovule, suppository, Sample of Cosmetic preparations as
aftershave lotion, lipstick, cleaning cream and Homework presentations.
NEPHAR 314 Pharmaceutical Chemistry - 2 Credits
The purpose of this course is to give a basic concept on general features, mode of action,
structure-activity relationship, synthesis and biotransformation of the drugs affecting on
cardiovascular system. Cardiac glycosides, antiarrhythmics, antianginal and vasodilatory
agents, antihypertensives, antihyperlipidemics, coagulant and anticoagulant agents,
antianemic drugs, trombolytics, gastrointestinal system agents, and diuretics.
NEPHAR 315 Pharmaceutical Chemistry Laboratory - 1 Credit
The course aims to give students theoretical and practical knowledge about the separation and
purification techniques and determination of some physical parameters of drug molecules.
Specific experiments include, Separation of solids - Separation of liquids, Determination of
density of liquids and solids, Refractometry – Polarimetry, Melting point and boiling point
determination, Pharmacopeia analysis (urea, distilled water).
NEPHAR 316 Toxicology - 3 Credits
Description and the classification of toxicology. Basic information about the exposure,
toxicity mechanisms and the therapeutic procedures of xenobiotics and the therapeutic
substances. Introduction to basic toxicology, definitions and classification of toxic effects,
therapeutic monitoring and adverse drug reactions, toxic alcohols and solvents, drug abuse
and hallucinogenic agents, toxicity of
sympathomimetics, toxic gases and particles, toxicity of metals, pathological pathogenic
toxins and chemical agents as threats to public safety, toxicity of NSAIDs, phytotoxicology
and natural toxins, toxicity of pesticides and risk assessment and regulatory toxicology.
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NEPHAR 318 Cosmetic –2 Credits
The main target of this course is; introduce to Cosmetology, relation between pharmaceutical
technology. Understand the basic information like content of formulations, preparations,
application etc.
NEPHAR 320 Toxicology Laboratory - 1 Credit
Giving basic toxicology laboratory knowledge, application of analytical, in vivo and in vitro
toxicity testing methods. Introduction, laboratory animals and acute toxicity test systems,
analysis of toxic compounds in water, analysis of toxic compounds in dairy milk, teratogenic
effect of Diazinon on chick embryo, evaluation of the experimental results of teratogenicity,
determination of cyanide in samples and Group Studies.
NEPHAR 390 Pharmacy Practice II - 15 Credits
Students must consult with her/his adviser and enrol at the beginning of the 3rd year’s Fall
term (5th semester). This internship can be carried out only at community Pharmacies.
Internship period is one month (at least 20 working days) and practiced during the Summer
Term.
NEPHAR 400 Pharmaceutical Technology III - 3 Credits
Solid dosage forms and modern drug delivery systems, the general properties and processes
and the powder technology as the building stones of these systems, definition of all the
formulations involved, demonstration of all the ingredients including the excipients of these
formulations and preparation techniques including related calculations, design and preparation
of different formulations for different administration routes, conductions the control tests on
the final products , dissolution test and their evaluation them and explaining the factors
affecting the stability of these systems and evaluating them with the techniques involved.
NEPHAR 401 Colloquium
This program is composed of a series of mandatory seminars for 4th year students.
Experienced academics, pharmacists in different fields of pharmaceutical sciences or
pharmacy profession are invited to convey the experience they have gained in their respective
carriers. The purpose of this seminar series is to utilise the perspectives of these professionals
on their professional lives to enrich the knowledge of the students in the future.
NEPHAR 402 Pharmacognosy III - 2 Credits
There are many preparations on the market that contain natural and/or synthetic forms of
alkaloids. This course aims to teach students on alkaloid-containing medicines, their
biosynthesis, their use. Alkaloids, alkaloid biosynthesis and reactions; protoalkaloids and
related drugs; pyridin and piperidine alkaloids and their derivation; tropane alkaloids and their
derivation; quinoline alkaloids and their derivation; opium alkaloids; aporphine, pyrrolizidine
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and quinolizidine alkaloids and their derivation; purine alkaloids and their derivation;
steroidal and terpenic alkaloids and their derivation for medicinal purposes.
NEPHAR 403 Pharmacognosy III Laboratory - 1 Credit
The goal of this course is to teach students the isolation of active compounds from natural
sources and perform pharmacopoeia analysis of plant medicines. Alkaloids, related reactions,
Solanaceae alkaloid colorimetric measurements, total alkaloid measurements at C. chinae,
isolation of caffeine from black tea and its pharmacopoeia analysis, activity measurement of
antibiotics, qualitative analysis of herbal teas. .
NEPHAR 404 Phytotherapy - 3 Credits
The well-known and widespread complementary treatment method Phytotherapy, terminology
and related national and international associations are given. Pharmacy quality herbal
material, standardization, manufacturing of medicinal teas, medicinal oils and phytomedicines
(tablet, syrup, lozenges etc) are explained. Usage of phytotherapeutics to support body or treat
indications; their dosage, contraindications, drug interactions and warnings for the people are
given.
NEPHAR 406 Pharmaceutical Chemistry III - 2 Credits
The aim of this course is to give a basic concept on general features, mode of action,
structure-activity relationship, synthesis and biotransformation of antiinfective drugs,
antiseptics and disinfectants, antifungal and antihelmintic drugs, antibacterial drugs,
antimycobacterial drugs, antibiotics, antiviral drugs, antineoplastic drugs.
NEPHAR 407 Pharmaceutical Chemistry III Laboratory - 1 Credit
This course provides students with a background in modern analysis with an emphasis on
instrumentation. Fundamental theoretical principles, capabilities, applications, and limitations
of modern analytical instrumentation used for qualitative and quantitative analysis are
provided through specific examples and extensive problem solving, spectral analysis. The
instruments studied include UV-Vis, FTIR, NMR, Mass Spectrometry.
NEPHAR 409 Clinical Pharmacy I – 3 Credits
The aim of this course is to describe the concepts of clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical care
and patient-oriented pharmacy, and the roles of the clinical pharmacist in rational drug use
and successful pharmacotherapy. The contents of this course: Introduction and History of
Clinical Pharmacy, Patient Oriented Pharmacy, Current Status in World, Roles and
Responsibilities of Clinical Pharmacist, Systematic Approach to Drug Therapy - Case Study,
Patient Counseling and Compliance in Clinical Pharmacy Practice and Patient Education
Techniques, Clinical Pharmacists' Approach to Pain Cases and Role of the Pharmacist in
Treatment, Pharmacists' Approach to Diarrhea and Constipation and Role of the Clinical
Pharmacist in Treatment, Proper Use of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms, Drug Use in
Pregnancy and Lactation - Clinical Pharmacists' Approach, Upper Respiratory System Infect.,
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and Clinical Pharmacist - Update on Common Cold, Flu and Vaccination and Sinusitis,
Pharyngitis and Otitis media
NEPHAR 410 First Aid in the Pharmacy - 1 Credit
Basic concepts and application of First Aid for pharmacy students.
NEPHAR 411 Pharmaceutical Technology III Laboratory - 1 Credit
The objectives of this course are, to achieve that students could understand the terms of solid
dosage forms and modern drug delivery systems and also their preparation techniques. In
addition; students should have knowledge about tablet, capsule, lozenge, microcapsules,
effervescent granule type of prescriptions and also they should have skills to prepare these
kinds of formulations. Controls of Powder Samples, Direct Compression Process of Tablet
Formulation, Dry Granulation Process, Wet Granulation Process, Process of Tablet
Formulation and Controls, Effervescent Granule, Bioadhesive Tablet, Chewable Tablet,
Controlled Release Tablet, Hard Lozenges, Dissolution Tests and Tablet Coating, Capsule
Preparation and Controls, Microcapsules and Homework presentations.
NEPHAR 412 Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics - 1 Credit
Learning definitions of bioavailability and bioequivalence to be informed of methods of
determination of bioavailability, the test criteria of bioavailability, factors that effect
bioavailability, bioequivalance, generics and getting information about pharmacokinetics:
compartment models, graphic models, linear regression, peeling method, calculation of area
under the curve, calculation of pharmacokinetic parameters, application of intravenous
infusion, loading dose, continuation dose.
NEPHAR 413 Pharmaceutical Technology IV - 3 Credits
The objectives of this course are, to achieve that students could define parenteral preparations,
lyophilized products, other sterile solutions and dialysis solutions, classify them, demonstrate
related physical and physiological concepts, explain all ingredients including excipients,
comprehend the preparation techniques, design and prepare them, understand all the equations
involved and solve the problems, priority of isotonicity, know the sterilization techniques,
make a formulation sterile, evaluate the control tests conducted on the final product, explain
on the factors affecting the stability of these systems and evaluate them with the techniques
involved, understand what a medical device is, know the basic materials and preparation
techniques and explain the factors affecting the stability of drug formulation and evaluate
them with the techniques involved.
NEPHAR 414 Pharmaceutical Technology IV Laboratory - 1 Credit
The objectives of this course are, to achieve that students could understand the terms of
parenteral dosage forms and ear, nasal, ophthalmic drug delivery systems and also their
preparation techniques. In addition; students should have knowledge about ear, nasal,
ophthalmic drops, eye wash, parenteral nutrition, irrigation solutions, infusion solutions,
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dialysis solutions, ampules and vials type of prescriptions and also they should have skills to
prepare these kind of formulations: Ear Preparations, Nasal Preparations, Ophthalmic
Preparations, Large Volume Parenteral Preparations (parenteral nutrition), Large Volume
Parenteral Preparations (irrigation solutions), Small Volume Parenteral Preparations
(ampules), Small Volume Parenteral Preparations (vials) and Homework presentations.
NEPHAR 415 Pharmacy Management & Accounting - 2 Credits
Introduction to accounting, rules, regulations, polices on how to open a community pharmacy,
business rules, tax information, analysis of invoices, employment, introduction to
management, stock management
NEPHAR 416 Clinical Pharmacy II - 3 Credits
The aim of this course is to describe the roles of the clinical pharmacist in pharmacotherapy
of and education and monitoring in acute and chronic diseases. The contents of this course:
Clinical Use of Glucocortikosteroids, The Role of Clinical Pharmacist in Hypertension
Treatment, Pharmacotherapy of Congestive Heart Failure and Role of the Clinical Pharmacist
in Digoxin Monitoring, Peptic Ulcer and Helicobacter pylori, What Clinical Pharmacist
should be know about Gastroeusophageal Reflux Disease, Clinical Pharmacists' Approach to
Lower Respiratory System Infections, Role of the Clinical Pharmacist in Asthma
Management and Monitoring, Chronic Obstructive Respiratory Disease and Inhaler Devices,
Approach to Meningitis Cases, Diabetes and Clinical Pharmacist
NEPHAR 417 Radiopharmacy- 1 Credit
Basic Atom, Radiation, Radioactivity Definitions, Types of Radiation, General Concepts of
Radiopharmacy, Radiopharmaceuticals Different of Radiochemicals and other Drugs,
Characteristics of Radiopharmaceuticals, Radiopharmacist, Radiopharmaceutic, Preparation
and Applications of Radiopharmaceuticals and Radionuclides, Quality Controls of
Radiopharmaceuticals and Generators, Adverse Reactions of Radiopharmaceuticals, GRP(
Good Radiopharmacy Practice), Design and Development of Radiopharmaceuticals
(Development of Formulation).
NEPHAR 418 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology - 1 Credit
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology has emerged as a new research field that arose as a result of
the fusion of recombinant DNA technology and traditional pharmaceutical sciences. This
course aims to provide basic knowledge for students about the processes such as recombinant
DNA technology, transferring genetic information from one organism to another and selection
of appropriate expression system such as bacterial expression systems, yeast, mammalian
expression systems, insect cells, transgenic animals and plants for production of
biopharmaceuticals, production and formulation of biopharmaceuticals derived by
recombinant DNA technology, peptide protein delivery systems, non-viral DNA delivery
systems, gene therapy, manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals under GMP conditions, and
regulatory issues about biopharmaceuticals.
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NEPHAR 419 Pharmaceutical Care - 1 Credit
Drug treatment, written information, Creation and implementation of the patient plan,
monitoring and evaluation of treatment outcomes, Pharmacovigilance. Reporting side effects,
Patient records and protection of patients' rights, Collaborative practice, Drug related
problems and pharmacists intervention 2, Therapeutic target (goal) - develop the plan of
pharmaceutical care for the individual patient, Patient care in patients with asthma, Patient
care in patients with cardiovascular disease, Patient care in gynaecology, Patient care in selfmedication, Patient care in mental health
NEPHAR 490 Pharmacy Practice III - 2 Credits
There are 40 hours of training over the year (Fall and Spring terms) and it is compulsory in
groups of this course. This internship can be carried out only at Near East University
Hospital’s Pharmacy. There are periods in theoretical courses in them. At the end of the year,
students will write a report that contains information about the processed theoretical and
hospital internships.
Learning outcomes about the duties of the authority and responsibility of hospital
pharmacists, hospitals to obtain general information about the Drug Management System is
being used in pharmacy and system applications, inpatient drugs on public access to
information, obtain general information about not lying medication to the patient, inventory
control, drug supply ( procurement, purchase, control) to obtain information about the hospital
pharmacist to learn about the workings of the commission and served as the commission;
pharmacist to learn about the duties of these committees, information about specific drugs and
their preparation are prepared in hospitals, hospital pharmacies in the shift system and the
seizure learn about the role of hospital pharmacists, red, green, purple and orange prescription
drugs, these drugs control and learn about management, hospital to learn about the tasks and
management personnel in the pharmacy, to learn about relations with employees of the
pharmacy and his team understand the importance of work, information on relations hospital
in managers informed about relationships with other health professionals in hospitals, the
relationship with the Health Institutions about knowledge acquisition, pharmacy sketch, plan,
information about the layout.
NEPHAR 491 Pharmacy Practice IV - 15 Credits
This internship can be carried out at any hospital pharmacy, private pharmacy, scientific
research centre, drug industry, or official health organisation. Internship period is one month
(at least 20 working days) and practiced during the 4th year’s Summer Term.
NEPHAR 501 Graduation Project - 2 Credits
Each student works on a project with an academic advisor, writes and gives a poster
presentation as their thesis for graduation.
NEPHAR 502 Rational Drug Use - 2 Credits
The fundamental principles of rational drug use, individualization of drug therapy, application
of rational drug use in common diseases, the effect of drug interactions on rational drug use.
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NEPHAR 590 Pharmacy Practice V - 15 Credits
This internship can be carried out only in 10th semester (Spring term). Internship period is 3
months (at least sixty consecutive working days). This internship can be carried out only at
community Pharmacies or Hospital Pharmacies.
NEPHAR E800 Pharmacy Management – 4 Credits
Competence about how to open a pharmacy and pharmacy business rules, accounting and tax
information, pharmacy-warehouse relationships, rules and tips, drug tracking system,
information on national healthcare system, modern pharmacy design and merchandising,
technical information on pharmaceuticals and selling tips, technical information on
dermocosmetics and selling tips.
NEPHAR E801 Industrial Pharmacy– 4 Credits
Course planned basically to define potential role in pharmaceutical industry. Explain R&D
process, Registration steps, Supply chain process, Organisation charts and job descriptions,
Marketing and Sales, Medical Department responsibilities, Pharmacovigilance, Change
Control System, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), QbD, Process Validations,
Bioequivalency, Bioavailability.
NEPHAR E802 – Pharmacy Services – 6 Credits
Pharmacy Services course consists of five different modules. Each module given below
contains information that will be useful for the pharmacists when counselling about health and
drug.
A. Herbal Pharmaceutical Products
This course will be done by case studies, in which the students will be using their knowledge
about herbal pharmaceutical products while giving counselling service for patients on drugs
and healthcare. Each case study group investigate the case disorders and the herbal products
in pharmacies for these diseases. Each group will prepare a presentation about herbal
pharmaceutical products in pharmacies for treatment and/or supporting body for the related
diseases. When an indication is the subject at the course, the group of students (pharmacists)
who were to prepare HPPs for that indication, answer the questions of other students, who are
pretending to be patients. By this practice, all the students experience patient-pharmacist
relationship, as each group member is acting as a patient to another group.
B.Over the Counter (OTC) drugs
The pharmacologic groups and therapeutic uses of non-prescription or OTC drugs, adverse
effects of OTC drugs, patient counselling and decision making for OTC drugs.
C. Clinical Pharmacy Practice
Clinical Pharmacy Practice consists of working in an institutional setting for 8 weeks. The
students work under close supervision of the clinical preceptors. The primary objective of this
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practice experience is to introduce students to a hospital pharmaceutical care setting where
they will develop basic technical skills, knowledge, application skills, professional judgment,
communication skills, and competency necessary in the profession of pharmacy.
D. Advanced Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice
This course will focus on advanced communication skills for pharmacy education. It aims
providing a comprehensive and efficient method to explore and develop the skills of the
pharmacy senior students. It highlights the importance of effective communication within
teams to reduce risk and error. It aims to teach patient-centred care and assertiveness
strategies to help pharmacist contribute more and to communicate well in a medical
environment. Course content outline: patient-centred care (PCC) &guide to patient
counselling, assertiveness, interviewing & assessment, communication with special patients &
children, medication safety and communication.
E. Pharmaceutical Care
Use the basic principles of pharmaceutical car, the model of data collection and medication
history review. Learn the principles of rational use of pharmacotherapy in the plan of
pharmaceutical care. Understand treatment guidelines in care for patients with chronic
diseases in case studies.