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Vaginal Films: Clinical Applications of Alternative Dosage Forms

Prescribers
Pharmacists

Alternative dosage forms, Vaginal Films

In this course, Dr. Carolina Silva discusses vaginal films as an innovative alternative dosage form, emphasizing their role in personalized medicine and patient-centric care.

The course covers vaginal drug delivery as a valuable route for localized treatment, offering benefits such as reduced systemic side effects. Dr. Silva will then discuss vaginal films—thin, dissolvable films designed for precise drug release at the target site. These films offer convenience, improved patient compliance, and effective treatment in areas like hormone therapy, antifungal treatments, and contraception. The course highlights the clinical applications and advantages of vaginal films in modern healthcare.

 English (original audio)
  Prescribers, Pharmacists 
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Why should I take this course?

  • Understand the clinical applications and benefits of vaginal films in treating various clinical conditions

  • Identify patient populations that would benefit from vaginal films as an alternative dosage form
  • Explore the clinical applications and benefits of vaginal drug delivery, with a focus on improving patient compliance and treatment outcomes

  • Understand the vaginal delivery system and its advantages as well as limitations

Course Lessons

Meet your instructor

Dr. Carolina C. V. Silva

Carolina is a pediatrician with clinical experience in medical treatment for children and newborn infants. She holds a master’s degree in health sciences from the Netherlands Institute of Health Sciences (NIHES) and a Ph.D. from the Erasmus Medical Center, focused on the early determinants of cardiovascular and brain health. Her expertise includes medical writing, medical translation, clinical research, and the development of innovative personalized treatments. Dr. Silva is the author of various articles involving medicine and compounding pharmaceutical fields.