FARMACI AD USO VETERINARIOModule MODULO 2: TECNICA
Academic Year 2026/2027 - Teacher: ANGELA BONACCORSOExpected Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
At the end of the module, students will be able to:
Recognize and describe the main categories of pharmaceutical dosage forms used in veterinary medicinal products, including both conventional and innovative formulations.
Identify the pharmaceutic and technological specificities associated with different animal species, including the main veterinary dosage forms and routes of administration (e.g., spot-on and pour-on solutions, boluses, drenches, intubing formulations, dust bags, and dips).
Recognize the technological and regulatory principles governing the design, manufacture, and quality control of veterinary medicinal products.
Applying Knowledge and Understanding
Students will be able to apply veterinary pharmaceutical technology principles to the design, development, and evaluation of dosage forms, integrating formulation, manufacturing, and quality control aspects according to the specific requirements of different animal species and the regulatory standards governing veterinary medicinal products.
Making Judgements
Students will develop the ability to collect and interpret relevant data in the field of veterinary pharmaceutical technology in order to formulate independent judgements on technical, quality, and regulatory issues, taking into account the scientific, professional, and regulatory implications of their decisions.
Communication Skills
Through group activities, students will develop communication and interpersonal skills, acquiring the ability to interact effectively with peers and instructors, support and discuss their viewpoints, and present the outcomes of their work in a clear and organized manner.
Learning Skills
At the end of the module, students will be able to:
Identify, select, and critically use scientific and regulatory sources relevant to the field of veterinary medicinal products.
Independently update their knowledge on formulation, technological, and regulatory innovations in the veterinary pharmaceutical sector.
Further investigate issues related to the design, manufacture, and quality control of veterinary medicinal products, developing an approach oriented toward lifelong learning and continuous professional development.
Course Structure
Teaching activities are delivered primarily through lectures (Instructional Teaching, IT) aimed at presenting and exploring the theoretical foundations of veterinary pharmaceutical technology, the dosage forms used in veterinary medicinal products, and the related technological, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory aspects.
To complement the lectures, and whenever the nature of the topics allows, Interactive Teaching (InT) activities based on active learning methodologies are incorporated. These activities include group work, guided discussions, and the analysis of practical case scenarios. Such approaches encourage the active involvement of students, promoting peer interaction, the application of acquired knowledge to formulation and technological problems, and the development of communication, collaboration, and independent critical-thinking skills.
The integration of instructional teaching and active learning activities supports the achievement of the intended learning outcomes by fostering both the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and its critical application within the field of veterinary medicinal products.
If the course is delivered in blended or remote mode, appropriate adjustments may be made to the above, in order to ensure consistency with the syllabus.Required Prerequisites
Attendance of Lessons
Attendance is mandatory, as required by the Degree Programme regulations.
Absences are permitted for no more than 30% of the total number of teaching
hours, irrespective of the mode of delivery. Further details are available in
the Degree Programme Academic Regulations:
https://www.dsf.unict.it/it/corsi/lm-13/regolamento-didattico
Detailed Course Content
According to the Academic Regulations (RDA), Article 12 - University Educational Credits (CFU), the standard workload of 25 hours of total student commitment, corresponding to one credit, may include:
a) 7 hours devoted to lectures or equivalent teaching activities, with the remaining hours dedicated to individual study;
b) a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 15 hours devoted to classroom exercises or equivalent supervised activities (laboratory work), with the remaining hours dedicated to individual study and personal elaboration of the acquired knowledge.
GENERAL SECTION
Definition of veterinary medicinal products
Routes of administration of veterinary drugs
Regulatory framework of veterinary medicinal products
The new EU Regulation on veterinary medicinal products: Sale of veterinary
medicinal products;
Prescription and dispensing of veterinary medicinal products; Veterinary
Electronic Prescription;
Pharmacovigilance; Labeling, packaging and advertising; Antimicrobials and
antimicrobial resistance; Environmental risk assessment; One Health
Regulations on medicated feed: Definition of medicated feed; premix and intermediate product; regulatory framework; Manufacturing, composition, quality, and internal controls; Labeling, packaging, advertising, and trade; Authorization, operators’ obligations, official controls, and penalties; Veterinary prescription, disposal, and antimicrobial substances.
SYSTEMATIC SECTION
Pharmaceutical forms used in veterinary medicinal products
Dosage forms for oral use: Powders; palatable capsules; boluses; tablets; atypical oral forms (medicated gelatins, molded tablets); palatable pastes.
Liquid preparations for oral use (oral solutions, emulsions and suspensions; drenches; solutions for intubation);
Magistral and officinal galenic preparations for veterinary use.
Topical dosage forms:
Liquid preparations (solutions, suspensions, emulsions, spot-on, pour-on,
dips);
Semisolid preparations for external use (creams, ointments, pastes);
Solid systems and controlled-release devices (dust bags, collars);
Magistral and officinal galenic preparations for veterinary use.
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of veterinary drug | (Regulation (EU) 2019/6) |
| 2 | Administration of veterinary medicinal products | (Pharmaceutical Technology, Paolo Caliceti, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, 2025, Chapter 23) |
| 3 | Regulatory framework of veterinary medicinal products | (Manual of Veterinary Preparations, 2nd Edition, Tecniche Nuove, Chapter 1; Regulation (EU) 2019/6) |
| 4 | Regulation on medicated feed | (Regulation (EU) 2019/4) |
| 5 | Powders for oral use  | (Manual of Veterinary Preparations, 2nd Edition, Tecniche Nuove, Chapter 3) |
| 6 |  Palatable capsules in veterinary medicine | (Manual of Veterinary Preparations, 2nd Edition, Tecniche Nuove, Chapter 4) |
| 7 |  Tablets | (Manual of Veterinary Preparations, 2nd Edition, Tecniche Nuove, Chapter 5) |
| 8 | Atypical oral dosage forms (medicated gelatins, molded tablets) | (Manual of Veterinary Preparations, 2nd Edition, Tecniche Nuove, Chapter 6) |
| 9 | Liquid preparations for oral use (oral solutions and suspensions, emulsions); Liquid preparations for external use | a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; }tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; }tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }(Manual of Veterinary Preparations, 2nd Edition, Tecniche Nuove, Chapter 3) |
| 10 | Palatable oral pastes | (Manual of Veterinary Preparations, 2nd Edition, Tecniche Nuove, Chapter 9) |
| 11 | Semisolid preparations for external use | (Manual of Veterinary Preparations, 2nd Edition, Tecniche Nuove, Chapter 12) |
| 12 | Magistral and officinal galenic preparations for veterinary use (Manual of Veterinary Preparations) | (Manual of Veterinary Preparations) |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Student learning is assessed through a written examination designed to verify the achievement of the course learning objectives. Assessment is based on the correctness, completeness, and relevance of the answers provided, the level of understanding and mastery of the topics covered, the appropriate use of scientific terminology, the clarity of presentation and logical organization of content, as well as the ability to critically analyze the subjects addressed and establish coherent connections among the different topics covered during the course.
Based on the criteria outlined above, the following grading scale applies.
Grading Scale
Fail
Knowledge and understanding of the subject: significant gaps and inaccuracies.
Analytical and synthesis skills: insufficient; frequent generalizations and lack of critical analysis.
Use of references and supporting knowledge: entirely inappropriate.
Grade: 18-20
Knowledge and understanding of the subject: very modest, with evident shortcomings.
Analytical and synthesis skills: barely adequate.
Use of references and supporting knowledge: only minimally appropriate.
Grade: 21-23
Knowledge and understanding of the subject: slightly above the minimum acceptable standard.
Analytical and synthesis skills: satisfactory ability to analyze and synthesize information; arguments are generally logical and coherent.
Use of references and supporting knowledge: appropriate use of standard references and course materials.
Grade: 24-26
Knowledge and understanding of the subject: good.
Analytical and synthesis skills: good analytical and synthesis abilities; topics are presented coherently.
Use of references and supporting knowledge: appropriate use of standard references and course materials.
Grade: 27-29
Knowledge and understanding of the subject: more than good.
Analytical and synthesis skills: strong analytical and synthesis abilities.
Use of references and supporting knowledge: evidence of independent study and further exploration of the topics covered.
Grade: 30-30 cum laude
Knowledge and understanding of the subject: excellent.
Analytical and synthesis skills: outstanding analytical and synthesis abilities.
Use of references and supporting knowledge: significant in-depth understanding and critical engagement with the subject matter beyond the core course content
Learning assessment may also be carried out on-line, should the conditions require it.
To ensure equal opportunities and in compliance with current laws, interested students may request a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory and/or dispensatory measures based on educational objectives and specific needs.
Students can also contact the CInAP (Centro per l’integrazione Attiva e Partecipata — Servizi per le Disabilità e/o i DSA, (https://www.cinap.unict.it/content/referenti) and referring teacher (prof.ssa Santina Chiechio email: santina.chiechio@unict.it) within of department.
The exam dates are published on the Degree Course website: [https://www.dsf.unict.it/it/corsi/lm-13/calendario-esami](https://www.dsf.unict.it/it/corsi/lm-13/calendario-esami)
Students may use AI as a study aid, in compliance with applicable regulations including those regarding copyright and the use of intellectual works, as outlined in section 5.1 of the guidelines (https://www.unict.it/it/ateneo/cidia-centro-l%E2%80%99informatica-la-digitalizzazione-e-l%E2%80%99intelligenza-artificiale)
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Regulations on medicated feed
Medicated gelatins