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Frederick William Akuffo Owusu

Pharmaceutics

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Mr Frederick William Akuffo Owusu is a Faculty member at the Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, KNUST. Frederick loves to carry out research and impart his knowledge and experiences gained to others. Mr Owusu is a registered pharmacist with an Mphil and PhD in Pharmaceutics. His research interests in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology include, drug formulation and quality control, use of local excipients and natural polymers in drug formulation.

Research Summary

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The researcher focuses on integrating phytochemistry, food science, herbal studies, and drug delivery methods across diverse scientific domains. Their work encompasses the application of plant-based ingredients in oral formulations, the impact of traditional medicine on patient adherence, the synthesis of polyaccharides for drug delivery systems, and the exploration of essential oils in therapeutic applications. Their research bridges phytochemistry with practical health sciences, highlighting the role of plants in both natural and synthetic formulations, while also examining the interplay between herbal studies and pharmaceutical advancements.

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Bridelia ferruginea Benth.; An ethnomedicinal, phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological review(2022)
Formulation and In Vitro Evaluation of Oral Capsules and Suspension from the Ethanolic Extract of <i>Cola nitida</i> Seeds for the Treatment of Diarrhea(2021)
Pharmaceutical Assessment of Watermelon Rind Pectin as a Suspending Agent in Oral Liquid Dosage Forms(2022)
Utilization of Pectin from Okra as Binding Agent in Immediate Release Tablets(2021)
Pharmaceutical Assessment of the Impact of the Method of Extraction on the Suitability of Pectin from Plantain (Musa paradisiaca) Peels as a Suspending Agent in Oral Liquid Formulations(2023)
Potential and Comparative Tablet Disintegrant Properties of Pectin Obtained from Five Okra Genotypes in Ghana(2021)
Evaluation of Okra Pectin from Different Genotypes as Effective Suspending Agents in Pharmaceutical Formulations(2024)
CHARACTERIZATION AND PHARMACEUTICAL EVALUATION OF DAUCUS CAROTA PECTIN AS A SUSPENDING AGENT IN ORAL DOSAGE FORMS(2024)
Sweet Potato Peel Pectin's Potential as a Suspending Agent in Pharmaceutical Formulations: The Effect of Extraction Technique(2025)
Chemical Composition and In Vitro Evaluation of the Mosquito (Anopheles) Repellent Property of Neem (Azadirachta indica) Seed Oil(2021)
The Role of the Patient Information Leaflet in Patients’Medication Therapy: A Case Study within the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana(2020)
Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal‐Based Antiacne Gel Preparations(2023)
A Study of the Antimicrobial and Wound Healing Activities of the Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Anchomanes difformis (Blume) Engl. Pallidus(2024)
Pectin from Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Has Potential as a Drug Release Modifier in Matrix Tablets(2021)
Effect of Ripening and Extraction Method on the Physicochemical Properties of Pectin Extracted from Peels of Apem and Apantu Plantain Cultivars in Ghana(2024)
Physicochemical and Microbiological Characteristics of Stem Bark Exudate Gum of Cordia millenii Tree in Conventional Release Tablets(2023)
Evaluation of the binding and disintegrating properties of gum obtained from the stem bark of Cinnamomum zeylanicum(2021)
Evaluation of the Physicochemical and Micromeritic Properties of Exudate Gum of Cussonia arborea Stem Bark in Conventional Tablet Formulation(2024)
Investigation of the binding properties of purified Pentadesma butyracea gum: Anatural alternative to a synthetic polymer(2023)
Formulation and evaluation of sustained release matrix tablets of capparis erythrocarpos roots extract to improve patient compliance in management of arthritis(2019)
Evaluation of the Disintegration Properties of Khaya senegalensis Gum Using Paracetamol Tablets(2019)
Formulation and In Vitro Evaluation of Oral Capsules from Liquid Herbal Antimalarials Marketed in Ghana(2021)
Herbs Used in Antimalarial Medicines: A Study in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana(2023)
Pharmaceutical Applications of Glucose Syrup from High Quality Cassava Flour in Oral Liquid Formulations(2022)
Comparative Quality Evaluation of Selected Brands of Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets Marketed in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana(2021)
Physicochemical Equivalence and Quality Assessment of Various Brands of Gastro-Resistant Omeprazole Capsules in the Kumasi Metropolis(2022)
Pharmaceutical Assessment of Melia azedarach Gum as a Binder and Disintegrant in Immediate-Release Tablets(2022)
Physicochemical and Emulsifying Properties of <i>Melia azedarach</i> Gum(2024)
Outbreak of Cholera in Ghana: A Systematic Review from 2010 to 2020(2023)
In Vivo Antimalarial Activity of Polyalthia longifolia (Annonaceae) Leaf Extract and Assessment of Its Formulated Oral Dosage Forms(2021)
Formulation and Pharmaceutical Assessment of Annona muricata Oral Capsules and Suspension as Antidiarrhea Dosage Forms(2021)
Pharmaceutical formulation and evaluation of Xylopia aethiopica fruit-based topical ointment and cream(2025)
Physicochemical Characterisation and Potential Uses of Oils From the Entrails of Nile Tilapia From Different Farming Sites in Ghana(2025)
Evaluation of the microbial quality of commercial liquid herbal preparations on the Ghanaian market(2023)
Knowledge, Attitude and Usage of Female Oral Contraceptive Pills among Female Hawkers in the Central Business District, Kumasi, Ghana(2024)
Biogenic Waste from Two Varieties of Plantain in Ghana Contain Pectin with Potential Binding Properties in Conventional Tablets(2024)
Application of the Herbal Marker Ranking System (Herb MaRS) affords chemical markers for the standardization of medicinal plants used for male vitality herbal products(2025)
&lt;i&gt;Bridelia Ferruginea Benth&lt;/i&gt;.; an Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Toxicological Review(2022)
Quality and Safety Assessment of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplements on the Ghanaian Market(2022)
Pharmacognostic characterization, wound healing and toxicity assessment of the stem bark of Xylia evansii Hutch (Leguminosae)(2023)
Pharmacognostic Characterization, Wound Healing and Toxicity Assessment of the Stem Bark of Xylia Evansii Hutch (Leguminosae)(2023)
The Effect of the Method of Extraction on the Physicochemical Properties of Allanblackia Floribunda Butter as a Potential Pharmaceutical Excipient(2022)
The Impact of the Extraction Method on Allanblackia floribunda Butter’s Physicochemical Properties as a Possible Pharmaceutical Excipient(2023)
The Consumption of Energy Drink and Its Potential Effect on Sleep Patterns: A Case Study in the Kumasi Metropolis(2023)
Development of Modified-Release Diclofenac Sodium Capsules Using Blends of Pectin-Clay Multiparticulate Hybrid Systems as Release Retardants(2023)
Assessment of the Physicochemical and Emulsifying Properties of Melia Azedarach Gum(2024)
Medicinal Plants with Antifilarial Activity: A Review(2025)
Pharmaceutical evaluation of plantain peel pectin as a disintegrant in conventional tablets(2025)
Formulation and evaluation of topical gels containing Phyllanthus muellerianus leaf extract using various gelling agents(2025)

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