Foundation Course in Forensic Pharmacy

Overview

The Foundation Course in Forensic Pharmacy provides a comprehensive introduction to the role of pharmaceutical sciences within forensic and medico-legal investigations. The course focuses on understanding drugs, pharmaceuticals, poisons, and controlled substances from a forensic perspective, emphasizing their identification, analysis, and legal implications.

Learners are introduced to basic pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, toxicology, and drug metabolism, with an emphasis on how drugs interact with the human body. The course covers classification of drugs, dosage forms, routes of administration, and adverse effects, enabling learners to interpret pharmaceutical evidence in forensic cases.

Practical exposure includes handling pharmaceutical samples, understanding labeling and prescription analysis, detecting counterfeit or adulterated drugs, and maintaining proper documentation. Emphasis is placed on standard laboratory practices, chain of custody, and ethical responsibilities in forensic pharmacy work.