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Perrie, Yvonne; Rades, Thomas Second edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Yvonne Perrie - Chair in Drug Delivery, Aston Pharmacy School, Aston University and Thomas Rades - Chair in Pharmaceutical Sciences, The New Zealand National School of Pharmacy. ISBN 978 0 85711 059 6 Published Jun 2012 Paperback 234 x 156mm (256pp) DESCRIPTION: FASTtrack Pharmaceutics: Drug Delivery and Targeting systematically reviews important concepts and facts for the delivery and targeting of drugs. Relevant examples of drug delivery systems are given throughout the book with a focus on drug delivery systems that have actually reached clinical reality. FASTtrack Pharmaceutics: Drug Delivery and Targeting focuses on what you really need to know in order to pass exams. Concise, bulleted information, chapter overviews, hints, key points, mind maps and an all-important self-assessment section which includes MCQs. Information is presented concisely with self assessment questions/answers and mindmaps to aid learning. The text has been updated for the new edition based on student feedback. Pharmaceutics: Drug Delivery and Targeting is a valuable resource for any pharmacy student needing to study the essentials of this topic. Watch author Yvonne Perrie explaining how pharmaceutical scientists are responsible for the research and development of new medicines, ensuring their safety and quality. Are your exams coming up? Are you drowning in textbooks and lecture notes and wondering where to begin? Take the FASTtrack route to study successfully for your examinations. FASTtrack provides the ultimate lecture notes and is a must-have for all pharmacy students wanting to study and test themselves for forthcoming exams. FASTtrack Pharmaceutics: Drug Delivery and Targeting is also available as an ebook. CONTENTS: 1. Controlling Drug Delivery 2. Immediate-Release Drug Delivery Systems I: Increasing the solubility and dissolution rate of drugs 3. Immediate-Release Drug Delivery Systems II: Increasing the permeability and absorption of drugs 4. Delayed-Release Drug Delivery Systems 5. Sustained-Release Drug Delivery Systems 6. Controlled-Release Dosage Forms 7. Site-Directed Drug Targeting 8. Carriers for Drug Targeting Answers to self-assessment Mind maps REVIEWS: February 2014 "I believe this book is truly a hidden gem... ...The self-assessment MCQ’s help to solidify knowledge covered in their relevant section, as well as highlighting areas of difficulty which could be easily found within the book and revised again if needed. I found that these questions were of similar difficulty to the MCQ’s used in lectures and past exam papers, facilitating exam prep... ...The diagrams were all very clear, simple and easy to understand, even when explaining complex mechanisms and routes of targeting... ...In conclusion I found this book really useful for basic and advanced understanding and revision of such a daunting unit. In addition to this it has also helped with thesis writing for my final year project that has a drug-targeting underlining." Lauren Jones, 4th year student, Portsmouth University, February 2014.

Moffat, Anthony C; Osselton, M David; Widdop, Brian; Watts, Jo Fourth edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Edited by Anthony C Moffat - Emeritus Professor, Centre for Pharmaceutical Analysis, The School of Pharmacy, University of London, UK, M David Osselton - Head, Centre for Forensic Sciences, School of Conservation Studies, Bournemouth University, UK, Brian Widdop - Emeritus Doctor. Formerly, Laboratory Director, Medical Toxicology Unit, Guy's Hospital, London, UK, and Jo Watts - Executive Development Editor, Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, London, UK ISBN 978 0 85369 711 4 Published May 2011 Hardback276 x 219mm (2736pp) DESCRIPTION: Clarke's Analysis of Drugs and Poisons is the definitive source of analytical data for drugs and poisons. Written by over 40 international experts, the resource also boasts an editorial advisory board of over 45 world renowned scientists. This reference work has been completely revised and updated for the new edition, and comprises two volumes. The book is essential for all forensic and clinical toxicologists, pathologists, hospital pharmacists, pharmaceutical analysts, clinical pharmacologists, clinical and forensic laboratories, and poison information centres. CONTENTS: Volume one Part one: methodology and analytical techniques Contains 44 chapters by leading international scientists covering the practice areas and analytical procedures used in toxicology Volumes two Parts two and three: analytical and toxicological data Contains 2111 drug and poison monographs detailing physical properties, analytical methods, pharmacokinetic data and toxicity data. Part four: Indexes to analytical data This part contains indexes of analytical data, including all data for colour tests, chromatography, ultraviolet spectrophotometry, infrared spectrometry and mass spectrometry. REVIEWS: 2011, Journal of Forensic Science "This continues to be an invaluable reference for pharmaceutical scientists, clinical and forensic toxicologists and environmental chemists...Both the number of substances discussed in the monograph section and the depth of information presented are quite impressive." Randall C. Baselt, Ph.D., Journal of Forensic Science, 2011 2011, TIAFT Bulletin "Pathologists, clinicians, lawyers and students will find the new Clarke engaging, systematic in its approach and daunting in the massive amount of information provided. It is not until you become accustomed with the layout and logical style of the book that one appreciates the thought that has gone into producing this excellent and essential reference. No toxicologist should be without one!" Dimitri Gerostamoulos, TIAFT Bulletin 41(2), 2011 10-Jul-2011, Chromatographia "The work provides a compilation and easy access to analytical data for numerous compounds that can give an overview without the need of an extensive database search. This is especially true for data of older compounds that cannot be easily found elsewhere...the reader is provided with substantial information making the work an incomparable reference book in drug analysis." Gerhard K.E. Scriba, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Jena, Chromatographia, 10 July 2011 From the reviews of the previous edition 'Some things in life are worth the wait and truly this 3rd edition of Clarke's Analysis of Drugs and Poisons falls into this category…the quality is superb' Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences 'Clarke has gained an international reputation as a reliable source of information for the analyses of drugs, and this new highly-expanded edition is the 21st century's successor.' Veterinary and Human Toxicology 'The content is comprehensive, absorbing and layout is well planned and executed. Without doubt, this volume will be a much well thumbed institution in any serious analytical laboratory and will assist generations of scientists in years to come.' Pharmacy Education WHAT'S NEW?: - Volume one has been greatly expanded from 31 to 44 chapters providing extensive coverage of all methodology and analytical techniques. Of significant interest include: Quality control and assessment - separated into two chapters to reflect the differing situations/purposes/remits of the toxicology laboratory versus the pharmaceutical industry (accreditation with ISO17025 becoming the international standard in labs) Method development and validation - now present since reliable analytical techniques and data should be of the utmost importance to any analyst 'Sampling, storage and stability', 'Measuring and reporting uncertainty' and 'Interpretation of results' now included to cover all aspects accreditation Pharmacokinetics now coupled with Pharmacogenomics - All chapters have been updated, for instance the colour test chapter now includes the analysis of metals, while newer analytical techniques, such as liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and atomic absorption spectrometry-inductively coupled- mass spectrometry (AAS-ICP-MS) are also covered. Parts two and three now contain 2111 monographs (1730 in 3rd edition). This includes over 200 new monographs with retention of all monographs included in previous edition. New monographs include metals, natural toxins and weapons of mass destruction Over 300 updated monographs including amphetamine, morphine and MDMA DIGITAL PRODUCTS:

Wright, Matthew Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Editor, Matthew Wright, MRPharmSAssistant Editor, Maureen O'Sullivan, MRPharmS ISSN 1758-9061 DESCRIPTION: Buy Clinical Pharmacist in print or online via Pharmaceutical-Journal.com. Concentrating on issues of direct relevance to clinical pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacist enables readers to keep abreast of current advances in their field and assists them in expanding their professional skills and knowledge. Launched in January 2009, Clinical Pharmacist has been developed to support pharmacists working in clinical roles in any sector of the profession. - Leading clinical pharmacy publication in Great Britain - Articles focusing on the clinical management of various diseases - Features looking at all aspects of clinical pharmacy practice and highlighting the work of pharmacists working in high-level clinical roles - Detailed analyses of new or prominent medicines - Reviews of key Government policy documents - Reports on clinical pharmacy conferences around the world Clinical Pharmacist incorporates Hospital Pharmacist, which was established by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in 1994 for the publication of articles, reviews, reports and papers about any aspect of hospital pharmacy. Facebook: Visit the Clinical Pharmacist Facebook page Frequency: 11 issues per volume; 1 volume per year. CONTENTS: Typical subjects covered include: - Infection management Mental health pharmacy Cardiovascular diseases Intravenous infusions Developments in medicines information Hospital medicines procurement While it will continue to appeal primarily to those working in hospitals, there is new content to support the clinical development of pharmacists in all other sectors, especially: - Independent and supplementary prescribers Pharmacists with special interests Primary care pharmacists and prescribing advisors Consultant pharmacists Pharmacists who conduct clinics in GP practices Community pharmacists providing enhanced clinical services

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Product code MC_HID DESCRIPTION: ASHP Injectable Drug Information by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), is the ultimate authority on compatibility and stability of injectable drugs. It brings together comprehensive information on parenteral drugs commercially available in the United States and in other countries, and offers pharmacists and health care professionals a precise, reliable way to make their organisations safer for patients. For over 35 years this comprehensive, user-friendly resource has been widely recognised and trusted as the authority on injectable drug information. No other drug reference examines parenteral drug stability and compatibility in such extensive detail.

Beaney, Alison M. Fifth edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Edited by Alison M. Beaney, Regional Quality Assurance Specialist North East and North Cumbria, Chair NHS Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Committee, Visiting Professor, University of Sunderland. ISBN 978 0 85711 307 8 Published Oct 2016 Paperback 210 x 148mm (272pp) DESCRIPTION: Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services Standards Handbook (also known as the Yellow Guide ) provides standards for unlicensed aseptic preparation in the UK, as well as practical information to aid implementation of the standards. The handbook delivers essential standards in a practical way and in a format that will be useful for pharmacy management, staff working in aseptic preparation units and those whose role it is to audit the services. The accompanying support resources help with understanding the complexities of relevant topics including microbiology, radiopharmaceuticals, advanced therapy medicinal products, technical (quality) agreements and capacity planning. All the standards have been revised and updated for this 5th edition. The text is produced on behalf of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and the NHS Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Committee. New in this edition: - Replaces the 4th edition standards and forms the basis for an ongoing audit program in the NHS - Many new and revised standards - Greater emphasis on Pharmaceutical Quality Systems; the responsibilities of pharmacy management, Chief Pharmacists (or equivalent), has been expanded in line with developments in Good Manufacturing Practice - Reformatted into 2 parts: standards and support resources. This is a new collaboration between the RPS and NHS. Since the previous edition the RPS has become the professional body for pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists. RPS launched these standards as part of a library of professional standards and a programme of work to create standards for all areas of pharmacy. The Handbook is essential for pharmacists, hospital pharmacy management and technical services teams, and auditors of unlicensed NHS hospital pharmacy aseptic preparation services in the UK, pharmacists and regulators. The text is used to inform standards used in several other countries. CONTENTS: Part A - standards Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Definitions/Glossary of terms Chapter 3 Minimising risk with injectable medicines Chapter 4 Prescribing, clinical pharmacy and aseptic services verification Chapter 5 Management Chapter 6 Formulation stability and shelf life Chapter 7 Facilities and equipment Chapter 8 Pharmaceutical Quality System Chapter 9 Personnel, training & competency assessment Chapter 10 Aseptic processing Chapter 11 Monitoring Chapter 12 Cleaning, sanitisation and biodecontamination Chapter 13 Starting materials, components and other consumables Chapter 14 Product approval Chapter 15 Storage and distribution Chapter 16 Internal and external audit Part B - support resources 1 Microbiological environmental monitoring techniques for the laboratory 2 Validation of aseptic preparation procedures: 2.1 Microbiological validation of the process 2.2 Microbiological validation of the operator 2.3 Product validation 2.4 Validation of training 2.5 Validation of cleaning processes 2.6 Computerised system validation 3 Technical (quality) agreements 4 Products for short-term use - maximum shelf life 24 hours 5 Capacity planning - technical services 6 Advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) REVIEWS: From the reviews of the previous editions "...a well written and extensively referenced book...an invaluable resource for those working in those hospital pharmacy departments which provide aseptic preparation services... ...very useful for those responsible for the teaching of aseptic preparation to pharmacy students...contains a wealth of pertinent information, clearly and concisely presented" 1 Mar 2002, Pharmacy Education

Edited by Bukhari, Nadia Fourth Edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Nadia Bukhari - Senior Teaching Fellow in Pharmacy Practice & Pre-Reg Co-ordinator, UCL School of Pharmacy. ISBN 978 0 85711 384 9 Published Apr 2020 Paperback 216 x 138mm (224pp) DESCRIPTION: Pharmacy Registration Assessment Questions 4 is the fourth volume in a series that follows on from the previous, highly popular Pharmacy Registration Assessment Questions 3. It features more than 400 entirely new, closed book and calculation questions. It can be used in conjunction with the previous volumes or on its own. All questions are in line with current GPhC guidance, enabling you to prepare for the pharmaceutical pre-registration exam with confidence. This invaluable tool will help you familiarise yourself with the current style of questions, and give you a head start on preparation, planning and implementation. Questions are based on print versions of BNF 78 and BNF for Children 2019-2020 alongside the most current treatment guidelines available. Questions feature patient information and pictorial representation of conditions, replicating those you may encounter in the real exam. This revision aid gives you the opportunity to practice a variety of question styles found in the assessment including: · single best answer questions · extended matching questions · calculations

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Dhillon, Soraya; Kostrzewski, Andrzej J First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Edited by Soraya Dhillon - Foundation Professor of Pharmacy and Head of School of Pharmacy, University of Hertfordshire and Andrzej Kostrzewski - Senior Principal Pharmacist, Guys, Kings and St Thomas' ISBN 978 0 85369 571 4 Published Mar 2006 Paperback 234 x 156mm (280pp) DESCRIPTION: Clinical Pharmacokinetics is a practical guide to the use of pharmacokinetic principles in clinical practice. Over 30 clinical cases with self-study questions and answers are presented throughout to bridge the gap between pharmacokinetic concepts and their practical application to individual patients. Pharmacokinetics is the study of the process of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination. The aim of applying pharmacokinetic principles is to individualise the dose of drug, and optimise the outcome achieved in each patient. Its application reduces the chance of under-treatment, inadvertent poisoning and dose related adverse effects. CONTENTS: 1. Basic pharmacokinetics 2. Therapeutic drug monitoring 3. Clinical pharmacokinetics in renal impairment 4. The effect of liver dysfunction on pharmacokinetics 5. Clinical pharmacokinetics in the elderly 6. Aminoglycosides 7. Digoxin 8. Theophylline 9. Lithium 10. Antiepileptics 11. Ciclosporin 12. Clinical case studies REVIEWS: 01-Dec-06, Irish Pharmacy Journal '...the language in the book [is] easy to understand, the font and format appealing and the chapter layout clear and uncluttered...overall this is a useful pharmacokinetics book providing background information and guidance not only to academic students of Pharmacokinetics but also to those needing to apply the principles of pharmacokinetics to real-life clinical situations.' Irish Pharmacy Journal, December 2006, 457 01-Oct-06, The Annals of Pharmacotherapy 'The editors have been successful in making Clinical Pharmcokinetics a quick reference for practical, real-life pharmacokinetic examples...this reference would be a useful supplemental guide for pharmacy students and a helpful addition to pharmacy libraries in patient-care arenas and colleges of pharmacy.' Laurie S Mauro, The Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2006; 40: 1893 01-Oct-06, New Zealand Pharmacy 'This book is a very practical and relevant resource for any health professional working with drugs which require the application of pharmacokinetic principles because of their narrow therapeutic range, or with patients whose metabolism of drugs may be altered because of their age, renal or liver function...it would also be valuable for students wanting a current resource covering pharmacokinetic principles and relating them to clinical application.' New Zealand Pharmacy, October 2006

Edited by Evans, Beti Wyn; Kravitz, Laura; Walker, Nina and Lefteri, Kelly First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Beti Wyn Evans, Principal Lecturer, Department of Pharmacy, University of Hertfordshire; Laura Kravitz, Principal Lecturer, Department of Pharmacy, University of Hertfordshire; Nina Walker, Principal Lecturer, Department of Pharmacy, University of Hertfordshire; Kelly Lefteri, Principal Lecturer, Department of Pharmacy, University of Hertfordshire ISBN 978 0 85711 043 5 Published Apr 2013 Paperback 216 x 138mm (256pp) DESCRIPTION: Pharmacy OSCEs is the only pharmacy-specific OSCE revision guide. This easy-to-use book covers the key competencies that will be tested during your Objective Structured Clinical Examinations whether you are still studying or in practice. Written in a concise and accessible way, all types of situations are covered from responding to a specific symptom to solving calculations. The scenarios read like tasks at an OSCE station and are accompanied by: - learning objectives - questions and answers - feedback and revision points - key references and further reading. The examples vary in complexity, ranging from early undergraduate years through to postgraduate. With over 70 practice scenarios, this book will support you throughout your training and ensure your best performance on the day of the exam. "Pharmacy OSCEs is great preparation for real life pharmacy consultation" - Amy Penni, University of Bradford, 4th year, April 2014. Pharmacy OSCEs is also available as an eBook. CONTENTS: 1. Responding to symptoms and history-taking 2. Systems-based client assessment 3. Legal aspects of prescriptions, and record-keeping 4. Data retrieval and interpretation 5. Clinical prescription management problems 6. General health advice 7. Counselling (medication and devices) 8. Problems involving calculations REVIEWS: May 2013 "Very useful review guide for OSCE. I am using this book to prepare for my OSCE exam, it is very helpful as it summarizes the most important situations encountered in pharmacies." Five stars. Simple, Amazon.co.uk, May 2013.

Kayne, Steven B First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Steven B Kayne - Honorary Consultant Pharmacist, Glasgow Homeopathic Hospital; Honorary Lecturer, University of Strathclyde ISBN 978 0 85369 774 9 Published Sep 2008 Paperback 234 x 156mm (208pp) DESCRIPTION: FASTtrack: Complementary and Alternative Medicine focuses on what you really need to know in order to pass exams. Concise, bulleted information, key points, tips and an all-important self-assessment section which includes MCQs, case studies, sample essay questions and worked examples. This book is a quick-start guide to all the main types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. It is based on the successful textbook, Complementary and Alternative Medicine . FASTtrack: Complementary and Alternative Medicine covers all the basics of CAM and some of the more common constituent therapies, including two traditional systems of medicine, traditional Chinese medicine and Indian ayurveda. Both theoretical and practical aspects of the subject matter are included. Exercises at the end of each chapter provide an opportunity to apply the facts learnt in the text. Are your exams coming up? Are you drowning in textbooks and lecture notes and wondering where to begin? Take the FASTtrack route to successful study for your examinations. FASTtrack provides the ultimate lecture notes and is a must-have for all pharmacy students wanting to study and test themselves for forthcoming exams. CONTENTS: 1. Introduction 2. Clinical Issues Associated with the Use of CAM 3. Introduction to Homeopathy 4. Prescribing and Dispensing Homeopathic Medicines 5. Introduction to Medical Herbalism 6. The Practice of Medical Herbalism 7. Aromatherapy 8. Flower Remedy Therapy 9. Traditional Medicine 10. Traditional Chinese Medicine 11. Indian Aruvedic Medicine 12. Manual Therapies 13. Naturopathy and Its Associated Medicines 14. Mind and Body Therapies 15. Diagnostic Methods REVIEWS: 12-Dec-08, Chemist and Druggist 'FASTtrack Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) provides a succinct and interesting description of the theory and practice behind more than 40 commonly used therapies.' Elizabeth Robinson, Chemist and Druggist, published online on 12th December 2008 21-Nov-08, Doody's Notes 'This book is well organised and contains very comprehensive review of the many types of alternative medicines. This has the potential to be my "gold standard" on CAM because it covers so well the basics on many different aspects of alternative medicines, as well as the details on various herbal remedies.' Judith Klevan, BA Biology, BS Pharmacy Doody's Notes 21st November 2008

Garg, Sanjay First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Edited by Sanjay Garg - Associate Professor and Deputy Head, School of Pharmacy, University of Auckland, New Zealand ISBN 978 0 85369 913 2 Published Dec 2010 Paperback 234 x 156mm (296pp) DESCRIPTION: MCQs in Pharmaceutical Science and Technology is an invaluable resource for students and instructors in pharmaceutical science. With 600 MCQs and answers divided into six sections, the book progresses logically from basic science through to clinical considerations. Multiple choice questions (MCQs) are a key assessment and study tool in pharmacy courses throughout the world. Questions included in each chapter cover basic, conventional and novel delivery systems and allow you to gain valuable practice in this discipline. Topics covered include: - physical pharmaceutics - pharmacokinetics and biopharmaceutics - particle science and calculations - dosage form design - advanced drug delivery systems This book, edited by Sanjay Garg and with contributions from a range of distinguished pharmacy educators worldwide, provides a much-needed examination and study guide for pharmacy students in the scientific aspects of their studies. MCQs in Pharmaceutical Science and Technology is also available as an eBook . CONTENTS: Test 1. Physical pharmaceutics Test 2. Pharmacokinetics and biopharmaceutics Test 3. Particle Science and calculations Test 4. Dosage form design Test 5. Advanced drug-delivery systems Test 6. Miscellaneous topics

Brayfield, Alison Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Product code MC_MART DESCRIPTION: Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference is a comprehensive and reliable reference resource on drugs and medicines used throughout the world. It is prepared by an experienced team of pharmacists who receive training in literature evaluation and search techniques. They use their professional expertise to provide a digest of the available literature, selecting the most clinically relevant and appropriate information from reliable published sources.

Kayne, Steven B First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Edited by Steven B Kayne - Honorary Consultant Pharmacist, Glasgow Homeopathic Hospital; Honorary Lecturer, University of Strathclyde School of Pharmacy, Glasgow, UK ISBN 978 0 85369 833 3 Published Nov 2009 Paperback 234 x 156mm (352pp) DESCRIPTION: The World Health Organization has acknowledged that the majority of people living in developing countries continue to use traditional medicine. Increased levels of immigration and migration also mean that health professionals are more likely to come into contact with patients using them. Traditional Medicine is therefore a vital and timely book which covers medical systems practised on five continents, including: - traditional European folk medicine - Aboriginal/traditional medicine in North America - traditional medicine in the Colombian Amazon Tropical forest - traditional medical practice in Africa - traditional Chinese medicine - Indian Ayurvedic medicine - Japanese Kampo medicine - Korean medicine - traditional medicines in the Pacific - traditional Jewish medicine Each section, written by an acknowledged expert, gives information on history, philosophy, methods of practice, safety issues, evidence, and examples of medicines. Traditional Medicine is a crucial resource for complementary and alternative practitioners and students worldwide. It enables healthcare providers working in a multicultural society to interact effectively with their patients. Traditional Medicine is also available as an eBook. CONTENTS: 1. Introduction to Traditional Medicine 2. European Folk Medicine 3. Native North American Medicine 4. South American Medicine 5. Africa 6. Chinese and Tibetan Medicine 7. Indian Ayurveda and Ulana 8. Japanese Kampo Medicine 9. Korean Medicine 10. Pacific 11. Biblical Medicine

Edited by Bukhari, Nadia First Edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Nadia Bukhari - Senior Teaching Fellow in Pharmacy Practice & Pre-Reg Co-ordinator, UCL School of Pharmacy. ISBN 978 0 85711 326 9 Published Feb 2018 Paperback 216 x 138mm (224pp) DESCRIPTION: Pharmacy Registration Assessment Questions 2 is the second volume in a series that follows on from the previous, highly popular Pharmacy Registration Assessment Questions. It features more than 400 entirely new, closed book and calculation questions. It can be used in conjunction with the previous volume or on its own. All questions are in line with current GPhC guidance, enabling you to prepare for the pharmaceutical pre-registration exam with confidence. This invaluable tool will help you familiarise yourself with the current style of questions, and give you a head start on preparation, planning and implementation. Questions are based on BNF74 and BNF for Children 2017-2018, alongside the most current treatment guidelines available. Questions feature patient information and pictorial representation of conditions, replicating those you may encounter in the real exam. This revision aid gives you the opportunity to practice a variety of question styles found in the assessment including: - Single best answer questions - Extended matching questions - Calculations Nadia Bukhari is Senior Teaching Fellow in Pharmacy Practice & Pre-Registration Co-ordinator at the UCL School of Pharmacy. She is also the chairwoman for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Pre-Registration conferences. EXAM GUIDE:

Addison, Brian; Brown, Alyson; Edwards, Ruth; and Gray, Gwen Sixth edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Brian Addison, Alyson Brown, Ruth Edwards, Gwen Gray are from the School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Care, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK. ISBN 978 0 85711 214 9 Published Jul 2016 Paperback 246 x 189mm (272pp) DESCRIPTION: Minor Illness or Major Disease eBook discusses in detail the diagnosis and management of frequently encountered ailments in community pharmacy practice. As well as being a well-established undergraduate textbook, this book aims to aid pharmacists with differentiating between a minor illness and a major disease that would need immediate referral to a medical practitioner. This sixth edition has been thoroughly revised with updated advice and up to date information about pharmacy medicines. In addition it also: - Utilises a problem-based learning approach with case studies throughout - Includes trigger cases, management options, pharmacist and general practitioner opinions, self-assessment questions, summary of key points and key referral criteria - Carries a further reading section at the end of most chapters, focusing on reviews and evidence of the efficacy of over-the-counter medicines. Minor Illness or Major Disease is essential reading for pharmacy undergraduates and pre-registration students. It is also invaluable for community pharmacists. CONTENTS: Introduction Gastrointestinal Illnesses Respiratory Illnesses Central Nervous System Infections and Infestations Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary System Eyes, Ears and Oral Health Nutrition Dermatology REVIEWS: Irish Pharmacy Union, November 2016 "The latest incarnation of such a valuable text comes courtesy of the well-established and renowned Pharmacy Practice team at Robert Gordons University Aberdeen... ...Differential diagnostic reasoning is presented throughout the chapter text, thereby allowing the reader to feel better informed when they ask that question of themselves - "Is this a Minor Illness or a Major Disease?" - when confronted with any clinical presentation... ...Text presentation is clear, concise and well delivered, with the result that the book itself represents an easily-accessible reference resource for the reader which can be cross-referenced with the BNF... ...The sixth edition of Minor Illness or Major Disease provides us with a timely update to what is already a stalwart within the Community Pharmacy practice resource library." Noel Stenson, Irish Pharmacy Union, November 2016 The Pharmaceutical Journal, September 2016 "This latest edition offers a new approach to the management of minor illness, the most obvious difference from previous editions being the reformatting of the book to mirror the structure of the British National Formulary . The book also uses the problem-based learning approach where minor illnesses are discussed in the context of case studies... ...A pharmacist and a general medical practitioner or dietitian responds to the case. This illustrates the similarities and differences in approach by two different healthcare professionals... ...Each chapter ends with a series of self-assessment questions, the styles of which reflect those encountered in university or professional examinations... ...The book is well structured and easy to use. The tables are clear and concise and the photographs and illustrations are of the highest quality. It should be read by pharmacy undergraduates and preregistration trainees, and it will also be of great value to community pharmacists." Laurence A. Goldberg, The Pharmaceutical Journal, 26 September 2016. From the reviews of the previous edition: "The book is, thankfully, easily navigable and readable, and thus of great benefit in quick referral, it additionally allow for self-assessment with use of a series of reflective questions to encourage learning not only as an undergraduate but as a qualified professional...The authorship is comprehensible and non-patronising, with further counseling options also noted within specific chapters linking the core scientific knowledge to practical reality.” Grace Hatton, BPSA Eastern Area Coordinator, BPSA e-newsletter, May 2012 "an excellent introductory chapter explaining the role of pharmacists in the community...The book makes use of handy, user-friendly tables, chapter summaries and other features...This would be a useful companion book for those studying pharmacy and it could be helpful in course work in ambulatory care and /or used as a supplement for students in their ambulatory and /or community practice experiences" Patrick J. McDonnell, Pharm.D., Doody's Notes, May 2012

Grayson, M. Lindsay Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com M. Lindsay Grayson, MD – Editor in Chief Product code MC_KUC DESCRIPTION: This leading reference brings together information on antimicrobial agents in a manner that is unrivalled. Kucers' outlines the clinical use of all antimicrobials - antibiotics, antifungals, antiparasitic and antiviral agents. The recent addition of antiparasitic agents means it now covers the whole of antimicrobial therapy. Features include a diagram of the chemical structure for each compound, many more tables to better summarise susceptibility data, drug dosing and to collate important clinical trials, and new sections regarding clinically important pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic data and drug interactions. CONTENTS: Contributors Foreword Obituary Preface Abbreviations Copyright Antibiotics Anti-Fungal Drugs Anti-Parasitic Drugs Anti-Viral Drugs

Kayne, Steven B First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Edited by Steven B Kayne ISBN 978 0 85369 600 1 Published Dec 2005 Paperback 234 x 156mm (376pp) DESCRIPTION: All the information you need to provide patients with evidence-based advice on sports and exercise related health matters. Sport and Exercise Medicine for Pharmacists is an authoritative and practical introduction to the prevention and treatment of injuries and ailments commonly experienced in sport and exercise. As a result of health promotion and changes in lifestyle, increasing numbers of people are taking part in sporting activities. This book provides advice on health promotion and maintenance through an active lifestyle, the risks and benefits of sport and exercise in specific common conditions, and drug use and misuse in sport. Edited by an expert in sport medicine, this book will be useful to community and pre-registration pharmacists, and pharmacy students. It will also appeal to other healthcare professionals working in this area. CONTENTS: Part 1. Introduction 1. The Physiology of Exercise 2. Physical Activity in the Community 3. Sports Nutrition Part 2. Treatment and Prevention of Sports-related Problems in the Pharmacy 4. Soft Tissue Injury 5. Pharmacotherapy for Soft Tissue Injury 6. Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Sport Part 3. Misuse of Drugs in Sport 7. History of Doping in Sport 8. Drug Use in Sport and Dope Testing Part 4. The Application of Sports Pharmacy in Practice 9. Pharmacy for Elite Athletes at International Games 10. The Role of the Pharmacist in Sport and Exercise Care REVIEWS: 17-Feb-07, The Pharmaceutical Journal 'This book is both an interesting read and a valuable reference source...it is an investment worth making in the emerging speciality of sport and exercise medicine.' The Pharmaceutical Journal, February 2007, vol 278, p193

Langley, Christopher A; Belcher, Dawn First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Christopher A Langley - Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Aston University School of Pharmacy and Dawn Belcher - Teaching Fellow, Pharmacy Practice, Aston University School of Pharmacy ISBN 978 0 85369 746 6 Published Sep 2008 Paperback 246 x 189mm (304pp) DESCRIPTION: Applied Pharmaceutical Practice guides the student pharmacist and pharmacy technician through the steps involved in pharmaceutical dispensing. It is ideal as a companion to the compulsory dispensing courses found in all undergraduate MPharm programmes and the equivalent technical training courses. Contents include: - medicines classification and standard operating procedures - NHS supply in the community and within hospitals - non-NHS supply - controlled drugs - emergency supply - patient counselling and communication - poisons and spirits This practical textbook contains useful exercises with an answers section and numerous examples. It is written by authors with extensive experience within the field. CONTENTS: 1. Introduction and the Basics of Medicines Supply 2. NHS Supply in the Community 1 3. NHS Supply in the Community 2 4. NHS Supply Within Hospitals 5. Non-NHS Supply 6. Controlled Drugs 7. Emergency Supply 8. Patient Counselling and Communication 1 9. Patient Counselling and Communication 2 10. Poisons and Spirits REVIEWS: 2013, BPSA "Fantastic book...The topics are relevant for student pharmacists, newly qualified pharmacists and everything in between... ...The book explains all of the concepts necessary to make an informed choice when dealing with problems. The patient counselling section has particularly helped me during my pre-reg year, firstly in OSCEs, but more importantly ensuring I give understandable information to patients on the range of dosage forms discussed in the book. The whole book in general helps me, as a hospital pre-reg, as it discusses many of the problems one may come across in community which I do not have much experience at... ...I would buy this book and I have already recommended it to student technicians at the hospital I work at...One of the reasons for recommendation is that I have found it very helpful at providing practical information that is not particularly explained well in other books." Philip Newland-Jones, Preregistration Pharmacist, www.bpsa.co.uk 21-Mar-09, The Pharmaceutical Journal "This is an excellent book...this book covers all current key issues concerning pharmacy. I am not aware of any book in the current market that could compare with this one" Halima Katune, The Pharmaceutical Journal, Volume 282, 21 March 2009 30-Jan-09, Doody's Notes "The book meets its objectives with practical presentations of various real-time pharmacist activities...this book provides some very specific information relating to the National Health Service in the UK and highlights detail-orientated requirements for the practice of pharmacy in that country." Patrick J. McDonnell, PharmD, Doody's Notes, 30th January 2009 //<![CDATA[ //]]>

Smith, Blaine Templar First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Blaine Templar Smith, RPh, PhD, graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy and Nuclear Pharmacy programme ISBN 978 0 85711 106 7 Published Oct 2015 Paperback 234 x 156mm (192pp) DESCRIPTION: Remington Education: Physical Pharmacy provides a simple, concise view of the concepts and applications of physical pharmacy. It is laid out in an easy-to-understand structure, guiding students through each relevant component of physical pharmacy. Remington Education is a series of guides created specifically for pharmacy students to help them integrate the science of pharmacy into practice. By providing a summary of key information in the relevant subject area and including cases and/or questions and answers for self-assessment, they offer a practical way to check knowledge and track progress before, during, and after a course. Each chapter features: - Learning objectives - Key points boxes - Illustrations - Assessment questions - Further reading and references. Blaine Templar Smith is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy and Nuclear Pharmacy programs. He is a registered pharmacist in both Oklahoma and Massachusetts, and has taught for more than 20 years at university level. CONTENTS: Intermolecular interactions Pharmaceutical solvents Solubility and dissolution Colligative properties of solutions Interfacial phenomena Disperse systems - Colloids Disperse systems - Coarse dispersions - Suspensions and emulsions Answers to self-assessment questions Index REVIEWS: December 2015 "The study of physical pharmacy often fills many students with trepidation but this book, published by Pharmaceutical Press, Royal Pharmaceutical Society, can help to alleviate this by providing a simple introduction to the topic. The author defines physical pharmacy as a subcategory of pharmaceuticals that focuses on the reasons that drug delivery systems behave as they do... "The book is laid out in an easy to understand way, guiding the reader through each relevant component. By providing a summary of important information and including self-assessment questions and answers, the book offers a practical way for students to check knowledge and track progress before, during and after a course in physical pharmacy." Laurence A. Goldberg, The Pharmaceutical Journal, 22 December 2015

Azzopardi, Lilian M First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Edited by Lilian M Azzopardi - Senior Lecturer, Department of Pharmacy, University of Malta ISBN 978 0 85369 665 0 Published Aug 2006 Paperback 234 x 156mm (416pp) DESCRIPTION: Further MCQs in Pharmacy Practice is a study aid covering topics commonly featured in pharmacy student, registration and licensing multiple choice examinations. These include: - general pharmacy practice interventions - pharmaceutical care - simple pharmaceutical calculations - doses and strengths - nomenclature and abbreviations - dosage forms - specialities - trade and generic names - biochemical tests - classification - side-effects - common diseases. The book consists of 600 practice-oriented questions and includes both open- and closed-book sections. Answers with brief explanations are given at the end of each test. Further MCQs in Pharmacy Practice is an invaluable guide for those preparing to sit a multiple choice question examination in pharmacy. CONTENTS: Section 1 Open Book Questions Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Section 2 Closed Book Question Test 4 Test 5 Test 6 Section 3 Sequential Questions Test 7 Explanatory Notes Bibliography Appendices Indices REVIEWS: 01-Apr-07, Pharmacy World and Science 'The open-book section and the provision of explanations to the answers will help readers (pre-registration students as well as registered pharmacists) to identify areas of strength and weakness in their pharmacy knowledge. For a pharmacist it is indeed fun to read through this book and test his or her knowledge.' J.W.Foppe van Mil. Pharmacy World and Science. Springer Science + Business Media. 29:705. Published online: 10 April 2007