Master in Magistral and Officinal Galenics

The Master in Magistral and Officinal Galenics is a second-level programme of the University of Naples Federico II, organised by the Department of Pharmacy. It provides skills in the management of galenic laboratories, the personalised preparation of medicines, quality control and regulatory compliance, to strengthen the role of the pharmacist in the healthcare system. Galenics consists of the preparation of medicines in the pharmacy, on prescription or according to official formulas. Magistral galenics concerns medicines prepared on a doctor's prescription for a single patient, while officinal galenics concerns preparations according to official formulas. Both require skills in formulation, control and compliance with rules. The master offers training that makes it possible to manage the laboratory safely, including for sterile preparations.

The training integrates solid theoretical foundations with a significant practical component. The main topics are the preparation of magistral and officinal galenic medicines, laboratory management, pharmaceutical regulations, quality control, sterile and non-sterile formulations, management software, excipients and the stability of preparations. The master takes place in person in Naples. The page does not state the duration, the credits or the language, which is inferred to be Italian. Topics such as excipients and the stability of preparations are essential to ensure that a medicine retains its characteristics over time. The management software, cited by the page, serves to organise preparations and to track batches. The practical component, described as significant, makes it possible to work directly in the laboratory, although the hours are not stated.

The career opportunities include preparing pharmacist, pharmaceutical consultant, galenic laboratory technician and expert in formulations and pharmaceutical research. The master is aimed at graduate pharmacists interested in galenics. The cost is €2,500. The page does not give the start date, selection, places, scholarships or internships. The master aims to strengthen the role of the pharmacist in the healthcare system, with roles such as preparing pharmacist, consultant, galenic laboratory technician and expert in formulations. The cost is €2,500. Duration, credits, calendar and number of places are not stated and must be requested from the Department of Pharmacy before applying. Before applying it is advisable to compare this information with that published on the university's official website, which may be more up to date than the page. It is also advisable to contact the department's teaching office to clarify any doubts about attendance, lesson calendar, assessment methods and organisation of the final exam.