Course #
16:137:603
Credits
3
Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain general in vitro testing procedures for topicals and transdermals
  • Discuss regulatory requirements for in vitro absorption testing
  • Understand the complexities in setting up in vivo testing panels
  • List the different stages of percutaneous absorption
  • Be familiar with skin penetration parameters
  • Understand the approaches of enhancing and retarding percutaneous absorption of actives
  • Discuss the barrier properties of skin, skin biology, skin metabolism of actives