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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

Wertheimer, Albert Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Edited by Albert Wertheimer, Temple University School of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, USA ISSN 1759-8885 Paperback 275 x 210mm DESCRIPTION: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society's learned journals are published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society. Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research aims to become a focal point for the publication of all aspects of research within the field of health services research that relate to pharmaceuticals. Health services research (HSR) can be defined as the multidisciplinary field of scientific investigation that studies how social factors, financing systems, organizational structures and processes, health technologies, and personal behaviours affect access to health care, the quality and cost of health care, and quantity and quality of life. Studies in health services research examine outcomes at the individual, family, organizational, institutional, community, and population level. HSR studies examine how people get access to health care, how much care costs, and what happens to patients as a result of this care. The primary goals of HSR are to identify the most effective ways to organize, manage, finance, and deliver high quality care, reduce medical errors and improve patient safety. Pharmaceutical health services research incorporates pharmacoeconomics, health economics, finance, health outcomes, health planning and policy analysis, technology assessment and pharmacoepidemiology. The Journal welcomes papers on cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness studies, and the financial implications and political outcomes of drug policy.

Azzopardi, Lilian M Second edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Edited by Lilian M Azzopardi - Head, Department of Pharmacy ISBN 978 0 85369 839 5 Published Sep 2009 Paperback 234 x 156mm (464pp) DESCRIPTION: Designed as a study aid, MCQs in Pharmacy Practice covers topics commonly featured in pharmacy undergraduate, registration and licensing multiple choice examinations. The book is divided into open book and closed book sections and has a total of 800 multiple choice questions intended to assess students' knowledge, analytical skills, and ability to apply this knowledge base in clinical practice. Topics include: - general pharmacy practice interventions - pharmaceutical calculations - doses and strengths - nomenclature and abbreviations - dosage forms - biochemical tests - side-effects - common diseases In this second edition, newly formatted MCQs have moved to a more detailed question style demanding accruement of knowledge, decision-making skills, factual accuracy and its application to realistic clinical situations. All information has been updated to reflect the content of the BNF at time of print, ensuring practical and contemporary questions. This comprehensive book edited by Lilian Azzopardi, chairperson of the examination boards in pharmacy practice, will be an invaluable resource for undergraduate or postgraduate students preparing to sit a multiple choice examination in pharmacy. MCQs in Pharmacy Practice is also available as an eBook. CONTENTS: Section 1: Open book questions Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Test 4 Section 2: Closed book questions Test 5 Test 6 Test 7 Test 8 Appendix A: Proprietary (trade) names and equivalent generic names Appendix B: Definitions of conditions Appendix C: Abbreviations and acronyms Appendix D: Performance statistics REVIEWS: 02-Oct-09, IJPC 'A great review for pharmacists, pharmacy students, and for use in an intern program. This latest edition is divided into both "open book" and "closed book" sections and contains a total of 800 multiple choice questions designed to assess participants knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to apply this knowledge base in clinical practice.' The International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding, Volume 6, Issue 40, 2nd October 2009

Marriott, John; Wilson, Keith; Langley, Christopher A; Belcher, Dawn Second edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com John F Marriott - Senior Lecturer, Pharmacy Practice, Aston University School of Pharmacy, Keith A Wilson - Head of School , Aston University School of Pharmacy, Christopher A Langley - 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 912 5 Published May 2010 Paperback 246 x 189mm (304pp) DESCRIPTION: Pharmaceutical Compounding and Dispensing is a comprehensive guide to producing extemporaneous formulations safely and effectively. This is a modern, detailed and practical book on the theory and practice of extemporaneous compounding and dispensing. The book covers three core sections: - the history of compounding - pharmaceutical forms and their preparation - product formulae. Pharmacists have been responsible for compounding medicines for centuries. Although most modern medicines are not compounded in a local pharmacy environment, there are still occasions when it is imperative that pharmacists have this knowledge. Fully revised and updated, this new edition of Pharmaceutical Compounding and Dispensing is an indispensable reference for pharmacy students and practicing pharmacists. Videos of dispensing procedures can be viewed with the password from the book. Pharmaceutical Compounding and Dispensing is also available as an eBook. CONTENTS: Part 1 - History of compounding 1. Historical perspective 2. Obsolete dosage forms, equipment and methods of preparation 3. Historical weights and measures Part 2 - Pharmaceutical forms and their preparation 4. Key formulation skills 5. Extemporaneous dispensing 6. Solutions 7. Suspensions 8. Emulsions 9. Creams 10. Ointments, pastes and gels 11. Suppositories and pessaries 12. Powders and capsules 13. Specialised formulation issues Part 3 - Product formulae 14. Creams 15. Dusting powders 16. Internal mixtures 17. Liniments, lotions and applications 18. Ointments and pastes 19. Powders 20. Miscellaneous formulae Appendix 1. Glossary of terms used in formulations Appendix 2. Abbreviations commonly used in pharmacy Appendix 3. Changing substance names from British Approved Names to recommended International Non-Proprietary Names REVIEWS: February 2011, American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education "The book is well received, since there are few textbooks or reference books available devoted specifically to compounding. The authors should be commended for emphasizing the historical content in tandem with the preparation instruction...the book remains a good resource for anyone interested in compounding" Christine R. Birnie, PhD, American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 75(1), Feb 2011

Rees, Judith A; Smith, Ian; Watson, Jennie Fourth edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Judith A Rees - Senior Lecturer, School of Pharmacy, Keele University; Ian Smith - Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Keele University; Jennie Watson - Boots Teacher Practitioner, University of Central Lancashire ISBN 978 0 85711 168 5 Published Apr 2015 Paperback 234 x 156mm (288pp) DESCRIPTION: Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculations is your comprehensive guide to successfully performing pharmaceutical calculations. Now in its fourth edition, this popular book covers everything you need to know to pass those all important pharmacy calculation exams. Every chapter contains learning objectives, worked examples and sample questions and has been fully updated. Brand new features include: - Introduction (including expert tips for approaching calculations) - Doses in children - 8 short videos (to help you grasp some of the key concepts) covering: - Simple dilution - Proportional sets - Conversion of units - Representations of concentrations - Mixing two concentrations without a final volume - Displacement values - Parenteral doses - Moles - More images and diagrams Written by experienced pharmacy lecturers and a teacher practitioner, this book will help you tackle every type of pharmaceutical calculation and is ideal for both students and pre-regs. We recommend you use it alongside the companion Pharmaceutical Calculations Workbook to practice and perfect your calculation skills. Good luck in your exams! Save money by buying our special calculations package . Videos demonstrating calculations concepts can be viewed with the password from the book. CONTENTS: Introduction Rational numbers Systems of units Concentrations Dilutions Formulations Calculation of doses Doses in children Density, displacement volumes and displacement values Calculations involving molecular weights Parenteral solutions and isotonicity Accuracy of measurement Calculations involving information retrieval Appendix 1: Metric prefixes Appendix 2: Conversion factors Appendix 3: Multiplication and division Appendix 4: Atomic weights of the elements Appendix 5: Body surface area in children

Editor-in-Chief Professor Dionysios (Dennis) Douroumis, University of Greenwich, UK Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com ISSN 27545849 Published Jul 2022 DESCRIPTION: From the discovery of new drugs to drug development, RPSPPR is a forum for members of the pharmacy, pharmacology, chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, and microbiology communities alike to come together to develop life-changing medicines of the future. Key topics of interest include (but are not limited to): Drug discovery and design Chemical and biological examination of drugs from natural sources Drug formulation and delivery Drug action Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Clinical pharmacology and translational research Drug analysis Please visit RPS Pharmacy and Pharmacology Reports | Oxford Academic (oup.com) for more information.

Langley, Christopher A; Belcher, Dawn Second edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Christopher A. Langley - Professor of Pharmacy Law and Practice, Aston University School of Pharmacy, and Dawn Belcher - Teaching Fellow, Pharmacy Practice, Aston University School of Pharmacy. ISBN 978 0 85711 056 5 Published Apr 2012 Paperback 234 x 156mm (208pp) DESCRIPTION: FASTtrack: Applied Pharmaceutical Practice focuses on what you really need to know in order to pass exams. Concise, bulleted information, chapter overviews, key points, and an all-important self-assessment section which includes MCQs. This FASTtrack book has been written to guide the student pharmacist or pharmacy technician through the main stages involved in pharmaceutical dispensing. FASTtrack: Applied Pharmaceutical Practice accompanies the compulsory dispensing courses found in all undergraduate MPharm programmes and equivalent technical training courses. It is an invaluable resource either as a study aid or as a companion to the core reference text Applied Pharmaceutical Practice . Changes for the new edition include: - Information on revisions to the community pharmacy contract - Additional content on new advanced community pharmacy services - Revised worked examples and student questions - Updated prescription labelling information, including the use of new cautionary and warning labels - Updated references and bibliography. Read an interview with the authors discussing the new edition of the book, recording videos together, and their desert island essentials. 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: Applied Pharmaceutical Practice is also available as an ebook. CONTENTS: 1. Introduction, medicines classification and standard operating procedures 2. NHS supply in the community 1: prescription forms and prescribing 3. NHS supply in the community 2: prescribers and the dispensing process 4. NHS supply within hospitals 5. Non-NHS supply 6. Controlled drugs 7. Emergency supply 8. Patient counselling and communication 1: the basics of patient communication 9. Patient counselling and communication 2: product-specific counselling points 10. Poisons and spirits Appendix 1: Commonly encountered qualifications of healthcare professionals Appendix 2: Abbreviations commonly used within pharmacy REVIEWS: 2013 "Applied Pharmaceutical Practice is good for all years and all stages of the MPharm course whether you are a first year learning from scratch or just refreshing your addled fourth year memory. It's great for practical dispensing, OSCEs, law exams or for anyone working in a pharmacy as a student, technician or newly qualified pharmacist...a brilliantly written book, student friendly, as well as being clear and interesting enough to read from cover to cover" Katrina Fredericks, BPSA pharmacy student, 2013.

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Preston, Claire L. Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Edited by Claire L. Preston Product code MC_STOCK DESCRIPTION: Stockley's Drug Interactions is still the most indispensible and authoritative international source of drug interaction information. Based upon the many thousands of published clinical papers and reports, it provides a series of detailed, yet concise, monographs designed for quick and easy reference. Each monograph contains a summary, clinical evidence for the interaction under discussion, its probable mechanism, clinical importance, and management. INTERACTIONS CHECKER: Stockley's Drug Interactions and the Stockley's Interactions Checker - a handy comparison We've received some questions from users recently asking about the differences between Stockley's Drug Interactions and the Stockley's Interactions Checker , and why information contained in the Checker is not always found in Stockley's Drug Interactions . For all our Stockley's users, here are the answers: What are the main differences between the products? The Stockley's Interactions Checker provides healthcare professionals with a quick way to check for potential drug interactions. It gives a fast ready-reference to whether drugs can safely be taken together, and provides brief advice on how to manage the interaction. Stockley's Drug Interactions provides concise, accurate, and detailed clinically relevant information on individual and related drug interactions in the form of monographs. Each monograph covers clinical evidence, mechanism, importance and management. It is based on all available published sources and is fully referenced. Why is it that sometimes, interactions information in the Checker does not appear in Stockley's Drug Interactions? The vast majority of messages in the Checker are derived from the monographs in Stockley's Drug Interactions , and currently, the interactions content in the Checker is updated on a monthly basis. Stockley's Drug Interactions is updated quarterly, giving more time to review all the literature and revise the full monograph. So, when information is updated for the Checker it will not appear in Stockley's Drug Interactions until the full monograph is revised. For example, information that is updated in the Checker first might relate to a new drug, a new safety update from the MHRA or FDA, or a new dose adjustment. Which Interactions resource should I use? - If you need a quick answer to your interactions query, use the Stockley's Interactions Checker. If you require more detail or an understanding of why an interactions occurs, use Stockley's Drug Interactions. However, because of the differences between the two products, if you don't find the information you need in Stockley's Drug Interactions, try searching for the interaction in the Stockley's Interactions Checker. The table below provides a quick comparison between the two products: Stockley's Drug Interactions Stockley's Interactions Checker Provide detailed, fully-referenced information about a drug interaction Gives you a quick answer to your interactions query Summarises the available clinical evidence and explains how to manage the interaction Consists of 2 short lines: what happens and what you should do Explains the mechanism of the interaction Links to the full monograph in Stockley's Drug Interactions should you require more detail Includes drug-drug, drug-herb, drug-food interactions Includes drug-drug, drug-herb, drug-food interactions International in coverage International in coverage Download this information as a printable PDF.

Azzopardi, Lilian M First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Edited by Lilian M Azzopardi - Head, Department of Pharmacy ISBN 978 0 85369 666 7 Published Apr 2007 Paperback 234 x 156mm (304pp) DESCRIPTION: MCQs in Clinical Pharmacy is an invaluable study aid for those preparing for multiple choice questions in clinical pharmacy. Questions in this textbook are practice-oriented and are intended to assess students' knowledge of clinical issues, evaluative and analytical skills, and ability to apply their knowledge in clinical practice. Topics covered include: - Therapeutics and rational drug use - Aetiology of disease states - Presentation of conditions - Investigations and diagnostic testing - Drug therapy including adverse drug reactions - Drug interactions - Contra-indications The questions are presented as four practice tests, each consisting of 80 MCQs presented in a variety of formats. MCQs in Clinical Pharmacy is an indispensable aid for anyone preparing to sit a multiple choice question examination in pharmacy and for those carrying out a self-evaluation exercise for continuing professional development. CONTENTS: Introduction: Hints for Preparing and Sitting for MCQS in Clinical Pharmacy Test 1: Answers and Explanations Test 2: Answers and Explanations Test 3: Answers and Explanations Bibliography Appendix A: Proprietary Names and Generic Names Equivalent Appendix B: Definitions Appendix C: Abbreviations and Acronyms Appendix D: Summarised Statistics of a Sample of Student Performance REVIEWS: 08-Oct-08, Chemist and Druggist 'This is a wholesome and useful book and certainly worth considering if you're studying clinical pharmacy.' Kevin Frost, a senior hospital clinical pharmacist, Chemist and Druggist, published online on October 2008 01-Jul-07, Irish Pharmacy Journal 'From the outset the editor displays an in-depth understanding of clinical pharmacy and how it relates to pharmacy practice. All questions are straightforward and clearly written, as are the answers to choose from. The explanations provided are simple, clear, concise and are an enjoyably effortless revision source. This book is a useful tool for pharmacists of all ages and stages.' Sinead McCool, Course Co-ordinator, UCC/CACT MSc Clinical Pharmacy

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Gray, Alistair; Wright, Jane; Goodey, Vincent; Bruce, Lynn Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Alistair Gray - Senior Clinical Pharmacist (Community and Paediatric Services), Jane Wright - Lead Pharmacist, Lancashire Care NHS Trust, Vincent Goodey - Deputy Director of Pharmacy, and Lynn Bruce - Senior Clinical Pharmacist (Medical Assessment Unit) Product code MC_IDG DESCRIPTION: Injectable Drugs Guide is a user-friendly, single point of reference for healthcare professionals in the safe and effective prescribing, administration and monitoring of injectable medicines. The guide consists of a A-Z listing of injectable drugs in monograph format. Each monograph covers: - pre-treatment checks - dosing regimens - preparation and administration - compatibility and stability information - monitoring requirements during treatment - side effects, interactions and pharmacokinetic information. Designed to support the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) risk assessment process, each drug has a risk rating, with the text being reviewed and assessed at a number of hospital pharmacies. CONTENTS: Preface How to use the Injectable Drugs Guide monographs Injectable Drugs Guide on Medicines Complete Feedback About the authors Contributors Acknowledgements Abbreviations Index of cross-referenced terms Monographs A - Z Appendix 1. The basics of injectable therapy Appendix 2. Good management principles Appendix 3. Usual responsibilities of individual practitioners Appendix 4. Advantages and disadvantages to parenteral therapy Appendix 5. Injection techniques and routes Appendix 6. Extravasation Appendix 7. Intravascular devices Appendix 8. Infusion devices Appendix 9. Syringe drivers Appendix 10. Ideal body weight, dosing in patients with renal or hepatic impairment Appendix 11. Risk ratings

Florence, Alexander T; Attwood, David Sixth edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Alexander T Florence - Former Dean, School of Pharmacy, University of London, UK and David Attwood - Professor Emeritus, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Manchester, UK ISBN 978 0 85711 174 6 Published Dec 2015 Paperback 246 x 189mm (664pp) DESCRIPTION: Physicochemical Principles of Pharmacy is an established textbook that provides you with full coverage of the physicochemical principles essential to the modern pharmacist and pharmaceutical scientist. This sixth edition continues to boast a broad chemical and physicochemical base and covers every aspect of drug properties from the design of dosage forms to their delivery by all routes to sites of action in the body. Now with more clinical examples, new questions and extra case studies it encourages you to apply this knowledge and understand how these fundamental concepts relate to both clinical and industrial practice. It features brand new chapters/sections on: - Paediatric and geriatric formulations - Adverse events: the role of formulations and delivery systems - Generic medicines and biosimilars - Solid dose form manufacture Read our author interview . Written by experienced academics and highly illustrated throughout, Physicochemical Principles of Pharmacy is an approachable and comprehensive resource that is perfect for supporting you through the physical pharmacy and drug delivery elements of pharmacy and pharmaceutical science courses. CONTENTS: Solids Physicochemical properties of drugs in solution Drug stability The solubility of drugs Surfactants Emulsions, suspensions and related colloidal systems Polymers and macromolecules Drug absorption basics and the oral route Parenteral routes of drug administration Paediatric and geriatric formulations Physicochemical interactions and incompatibilities Adverse events: the role of formulations and delivery systems Peptides, proteins and monoclonal antibodies Pharmaceutical nanotechnology Physical assessment of dosage forms Generic medicines and biosimilars REVIEWS: Australian Prescriber, October 2016 "The text is highly illustrated throughout and includes key points and appropriate examples, providing clinicians with some easily accessible and relevant information... ...Some examples of adverse events due to excipients, impurities, the influence of dosage forms, materials in delivery devices and even light-induced effects are also included. Although the detection of adverse events is not an easy task, these examples may assist clinicians in asking the right questions to predict or identify adverse effects... ...The new focus on applications to clinical practice in this edition has extended its usefulness from pharmacy and pharmaceutical scientist courses to clinicians seeking an understanding of formulations, especially for children and older people, and in identifying the cause of adverse events." Beverley Glass, Australian Prescriber, October 2016. The Pharmaceutical Journal, January 2016 "A standard text on physical pharmacy for students around the world. ...The sixth edition features new chapters or sections on paediatric and geriatric formulations, adverse events, generic medicines and biosimilars, and solid dose form manufacture... ...All chapters are well illustrated and tables are clearly set out. Key points and clinical points are highlighted and readers are able to work through calculations and refer to the answers which can be found close by... ...It fulfils an important requirement of describing the principles of physical pharmacy by using pharmaceutical examples to illustrate the topics." Laurence A. Goldberg, The Pharmaceutical Journal, January 2016 Doody's Notes, March 2016 "Anyone interested in understanding the fundamental physicochemical principles and their application in formulation development should find this an excellent resource... ...This sixth edition has maintained its superior quality both in content and in presentation. It has been recognized as an excellent resource by pharmacy educators and students and by pharmaceutical scientists. I have been using this book for the last 10 years and I have found it to be invaluable." Rahmat M. Talukder, PhD, RPh, Doody's Notes, March 2016. From the reviews of previous editions: "Changes in this edition include the new chapter on pharmaceutical nanotechnology, key learning points, more complete examples of clinical calculations, and a more clear distinction between the basic text and more complex theory. This recommended book is easy-to-read and is an asset to compounding and formulation pharmacists." International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding, October 2011 "This book is excellent. It is the most accessible book I have read on the topic and is perfect for undergraduate pharmacy students." Michael Taylor, Lecturer in Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, January 2010 "…an excellent reference for both graduate students and scientists in the pharmaceutical industry, as it provides and overview of the physicochemical principles important in pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics." Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 33:209, 2007

Edited by Andrew Wilcock, Paul Howard, Sarah Charlesworth Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com ISBN 9780857114372 Published Aug 2022 DESCRIPTION: The eighth edition of the Palliative Care Formulary (PCF), from Pharmaceutical Press, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s knowledge business, is an essential resource for health professionals who care for patients with progressive end-stage disease. Although written primarily with cancer patients in mind, PCF8 contains specific material relating to several other life-limiting diseases e.g. COPD, end-stage heart failure, renal and hepatic failure, and end-stage Parkinson's disease. Grounded in clinical practice, this comprehensive title includes independent information about drugs used in palliative care, highlighting off-label indications or routes, and dealing with the administration of multiple drugs by continuous subcutaneous infusion. Updates in the new edition: Renamed monograph (Tricyclic antidepressants) and two discontinued - (Carbamazepine and Danazol). Fully reviewed and updated monographs including for: Individual strong opioid analgesic drug monographs and Quick Clinical Guides Antidepressants class and individual drug monographs Anti-epileptics class and individual drug monographs including a significantly updated section on the management of seizures and the use of subcutaneous levetiracetam Bisphosphonates monograph including the 2020 ESMO clinical practice guidelines and a new joint summary table for the indications of use for bisphosphonates and denosumab in palliative care Denosumab monograph including the 2020 ESMO clinical practice guidelines Drugs and fitness to drive chapter including updates to the summary table of the available evidence for sedative drugs Renal impairment chapter including significant changes to the sections on assessing renal function, and opioid use in renal impairment Drug administration to patients with swallowing difficulties or enteral feeding tubes chapter including a new step-wise approach for alternative formulations, and a fully updated table on commonly used alternative product Targeted updates to monographs including: H2-receptor antagonists monograph updated to reflect the alternative oral and parenteral options due to the world-wide absence of ranitidine Proton pump inhibitors monograph significant updates to the parenteral administration section Clonidine monograph, involving significant updates to the dose and use section and a new summary of dexmedetomidine use Drugs for diabetes monograph updated to include the 2021 Diabetes UK guidelines and the 2021 Joint British Diabetes Societies Inpatient Care Group guidelines. Significant changes to the sections on corticosteroid-induced diabetes mellitus, the management of hypoglycaemia, and the management of spikes of hyperglycaemia in the last few weeks of life Systemic corticosteroids significant updates on the risks of adrenal insufficiency including information about the new steroid emergency card and information on the evidence of use for appetite stimulation Anaphylaxis appendix updated to reflect the 2021 Resuscitation Council UK guidelines. PCF8 also includes several Quick Clinical Guides covering key topics in palliative care and designed for everyday use. CONTENTS: Preface How PCF is constructed Getting the most out of PCF The use of medicinal products beyond (off-label) and without (unauthorized) marketing authorization Drug names Abbreviations Part 1 Drug Monographs 1 Gastro-intestinal system Antacids and antiflatulents Antimuscarinics Prokinetics H2-receptor antagonists Proton pump inhibitors Loperamide Laxatives Topical products for haemorrhoids Pancreatin 2 Cardiovascular system Furosemide Spironolactone Systemic local anaesthetics *Clonidine Glyceryl trinitrate Nifedipine Anticoagulants Haemostatics 3 Respiratory system Bronchodilators Inhaled corticosteroids Oxygen Drugs for cough 4 Central nervous system Benzodiazepines and Z-drugs Melatonin Antipsychotics Antidepressants *Psychostimulants *Cannabinoids Anti-emetics Anti-epileptics 5 Analgesics Principles of use of analgesics Adjuvant analgesics Paracetamol Nefopam Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Weak opioids Strong opioids Opioid antagonists (therapeutic target within the CNS) Opioid antagonists (therapeutic target outside the CNS) 6 Infections Antibacterials in palliative care Oral candidosis Metronidazole Rifampicin Urinary tract infections Cellulitis in a lymphoedematous limb 7 Endocrine system and immunomodulation Bisphosphonates Denosumab Systemic corticosteroids Demeclocycline Desmopressin Drugs for diabetes mellitus *Octreotide Progestogens *Thalidomide 8 Urinary tract disorders Tamsulosin Urinary antimuscarinics Methenamine hippurate Catheter patency solutions Discoloured urine 9 Nutrition and blood Anaemia Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) Vitamin K Potassium Magnesium Zinc 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases Depot corticosteroid injections Rubefacients and other topical products Skeletal muscle relaxants 11 Ear, nose and oropharynx Mouthwashes Artificial saliva Pilocarpine Drugs for oral inflammation and ulceration Cerumenolytics 12 Skin Emollients Topical antipruritics Barrier products 13 Anaesthesia *Ketamine *Propofol Part 2 Prescribing in palliative care 14 Prescribing in palliative care 15 Anticipatory prescribing in the community 16 Prescribing for children 17 Renal impairment 18 Hepatic impairment 19 Variability in response to drugs 20 Prolongation of the QT interval in palliative care 21 Drug-induced movement disorders 22 Drugs and fitness to drive 23 Taking controlled and prescription drugs to other countries 24 Obtaining specials 25 Management of postoperative pain in opioid-dependent patients 26 Drugs for pruritus 27 Oral nutritional supplements Part 3 Routes of administration 28 Drug administration to patients with swallowing difficulties or enteral feeding tubes 29 Continuous subcutaneous drug infusions 30 Transdermal patches 31 Nebulized drugs 32 Spinal analgesia Appendices A1Anaphylaxis A2Opioid dose conversion ratios A3Compatibility charts Indexes Drugs Topics REVIEWS: From the reviews of previous editions ‘PCF [is] a core text for the speciality and has no serious rivals.’ Palliative Medicine ‘The information is up to date and prepared with extreme care. This handbook should be available to staff involved with inpatient consultation, inpatient units of care and home visits.’ Journal of Pain and Symptom Management ‘First class. Highly recommended.’ International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care

Jambhekar, Sunil S; Breen, Philip J Second edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Sunil S Jambhekar - Professor of Pharmaceutics, LECOM-Bradenton School of Pharmacy, Florida, USA and Philip J Breen - Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of Arkansas Medical Center, USA ISBN 978 0 85369 980 4 Published Mar 2012 Paperback 246 x 189mm (496pp) DESCRIPTION: Basic Pharmacokinetics provides an understanding of the principles of pharmacokinetics and biopharmaceutics. It addresses clearly and concisely how these principles can be applied to achieve successful drug therapy. The applications of principles and equations are illustrated with related problem sets and problem solving exercises. Features include: - the use of profiles (sketches of relationships among pharmacokinetic variables and parameters) - learning objectives - complete review of mathematical tools required to practice pharmacokinetics. This new edition has been revised and updated to include: - new chapters on metabolite pharmacokinetics and pharmacokinetic data fitting - expanded question data base to include multiple choice questions and true/false questions - a large increase in the number of questions based on pharmacokinetic profiles. Basic Pharmacokinetics is an invaluable textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in pharmacy, medicine, and the pharmaceutical sciences. It enables the reader to become adept at solving pharmacokinetic problems arising in drug therapy and to understand the applications and utility of equations in clinical practice. Basic Pharmacokinetics is also available as an eBook. CONTENTS: 1. Introduction and Overview 2. Mathematical Review 3. Intravenous Bolus Administration (One-compartment Model) 4. Clearance Concepts Problem Set 1 5. Drug Absorption From the Gastrointestinal Tract 6. Extravascular Routes of Drug Administration Problem Set 2 7. Bioavilability/bioequivalence Problem Set 3 8. Factors Affecting Drug Absorption: Physicochemical Factors 9. Gastrointestinal Absorption: Role of the Dosage Form 10. Continuous Intravenous Infusion (One-compartment Model) Problem Set 4 11. Multiple Dosing: Intravenous Bolus Administration 12. Multiple Dosing: Extravascular Routes of Drug Administration Problem Set 5 13. Two-compartment Model Problem Set 6 14. Multiple Intermittent Infusions Problem Set 7 15. Nonlinear Pharmacokinetics Problem Set 8 16. Drug Interactions Problem Set 9 17. Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Relationships Problem Set 10 18. Metabolite Pharmacokinetics 19. Pharmacokinetic Data Fitting 20. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Biotechnology Drugs Appendix: Statistical Moment Theory in Pharmacokinetics REVIEWS: From the reviews of the previous edition: 'Although directed at entry-level PharmD students, the book also may be useful for medical students, graduates, and pharmaceutical scientists with a lack of pharmacokinetic education...the authors appear to be experts in the field of pharmacokinetics with experience teaching the subject in a pharmacy curriculum...the authors have done a great job of explaining basic pharmacokinetic principles and mathematical equations.' Jamila Stanton, PharmD, BCPS, Doody's Notes, 14th August 2009 'It explains the basics in a clear way which is appropriate for MPharm undergraduates, however still covers the more advanced areas in a way suitable for practitioners or postgraduate users. This would be ideal for MPharm students who normally study the two subjects at the same time.' Michael Taylor, Lecturer in Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, UK, January 2010

Gray, Alistair; Wright, Jane; Goodey, Vincent; Bruce, Lynn First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Alistair Gray - Senior Clinical Pharmacist (Community and Paediatric Services), Jane Wright - Lead Pharmacist, Lancashire Care NHS Trust, Vincent Goodey - Deputy Director of Pharmacy, and Lynn Bruce - Senior Clinical Pharmacist (Medical Assessment Unit) ISBN 978 0 85369 787 9 Published Feb 2011 Paperback 215 x 130mm (928pp) DESCRIPTION: A user friendly, single point of reference for healthcare professionals in the safe and effective administration of injectable medicines. Injectable Drugs Guide is an A-Z of approximately 300 injectable drugs in monograph format, each covering the following topics: - pre-treatment checks - dosing regimens - preparation and administration - compatibility and stability information - monitoring requirements during treatment - side effects, interactions and pharmacokinetic information. The Injectable Drugs Guide is designed to support the NPSA risk assessment process and each drug has a risk rating. The book provides a holistic approach to injectable medicines to meet the needs of the many disciplines involved in the clinical use of injectables, and also those providing advice about injectable drug use. Injectable Drugs Guide is also available as an eBook. CONTENTS: Preface How to use the Injectable Drugs Guide monographs Injectable Drugs Guide on Medicines Complete Feedback About the authors Contributors Acknowledgements Abbreviations Monographs A - Z Appendix 1. The basics of injectable therapy Appendix 2. Good management principles Appendix 3. Usual responsibilities of individual practitioners Appendix 4. Advantages and disadvantages to parenteral therapy Appendix 5. Injection techniques and routes Appendix 6. Extravasation Appendix 7. Intravascular devices Appendix 8. Infusion devices Appendix 9. Syringe drivers Appendix 10. Ideal body weight, dosing in patients with renal or hepatic impairment Appendix 11. Risk ratings Index of cross-referenced terms REVIEWS: May-2011, Doody's Notes "...the book is a quick guide to the use, admixture, administration, monitoring, storage, physical characteristics, and other clinical information for injectable medications. The tables are well organized and the information is easy to retrieve and follow...This is a quick and dirty, go-to book for information on the use of injectable medications. It is a handy, "just in case" reference (just in case you don't know how to mix or administer, or are unsure of the compatibility of a medication). This is a good reference." Judith Klevan, BA biology, BS Pharmacy (Jeanes Hospital), Doody's Notes, May 2011

Florence, A T First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Alexander T Florence - Former Dean, School of Pharmacy, University of London, UK ISBN 978 0 85369 691 9 Published Feb 2010 Paperback 234 x 156mm (208pp) DESCRIPTION: This unique textbook covers the role of basic pharmaceutics in clinical outcomes and in explaining the behaviour of medicines in the body. It includes adverse reactions due to formulations and excipients. An Introduction to Clinical Pharmaceutics covers recent developments such as personalised therapies and nanotechnology. All of the principles underpinning clinical pharmaceutics are supported using relevant examples from recent literature and clinical case studies, including issues of: - formulation and excipients - surface tension - rheology - solubility - crystallisation and precipitation - aggregation - absorption Examples and implications of each phenomenon are discussed with a reminder of the underlying pharmaceutics. This book is aimed at undergraduate pharmacy students, those on taught Masters courses of clinical and hospital pharmacy, and new practitioners who require an update on the relevance of the subject that is virtually unique to pharmacy. An Introduction to Clinical Pharmaceutics is also available as an eBook. CONTENTS: Introduction Book Outline 1. What Is Clinical Pharmaceutics? 2. Excipients: Not Always Inert 3. Thinking Chemically 4. Looking at Formulations 5. Adverse Events and Formulations and Devices 6. Generic Medicines: Conventional Drugs and Biologicals 7. Paediatric, Geriatric Medicines and Special Formulation 8. The Future: Delivery Systems for Modern Therapeutics

Stephens, Martin Second edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Edited by Martin Stephens- Associate Medical Director, Clinical Effectiveness and Medicines Management, Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust, Southampton, UK ISBN 978 0 85369 900 2 Published Mar 2011 Paperback 234 x 156mm (352pp) DESCRIPTION: Hospital Pharmacy outlines the changes in pharmacy practice within the hospital setting and discusses the vast range of services that are provided. Each chapter is devoted to an area of pharmacy practice and discusses its history, current practice and future developments. This new edition has been completely revised and updated and includes chapters on: - pharmacy in the acute independent sector - controlled drugs in hospital pharmacy - clinical pharmacy - pharmacist prescribing - mental health - consultant pharmacists. This book is essential reading for pharmacy undergraduates, pre-registration graduates and newly qualified pharmacists as well as a key reference text for all hospital pharmacists departments. With its broad all-encompassing coverage it will also be of interest to other healthcare professionals. Hospital Pharmacy is also available as an eBook. CONTENTS: 1. Hospital Pharmacy within the NHS 2. Pharmacy in the acute independent sector 3. Purchasing medicines 4. Medicines supply and automation 5. Controlled drugs in hospital pharmacy 6. Technical services 7. Quality assurance 8. Medicines iInformation 9. Clinical pharmacy 10. Pharmacist prescribing 11. Strategic medicines management 12. Risks with medicines 13. Mental health pharmacy 14. Community health services 15. Information technology 16. Research and development 17. Workplace development 18. Consultant pharmacists 19. Managing services REVIEWS: Patrick McDonnell, Pharm.D. "a book that details the features of pharmacy services within and from hospital-based pharmacies in the United Kingdom...This book certainly provides readers with a solid understanding of the practice of hospital-based pharmacy in the U.K.” Patrick McDonnell, Pharm.D. (Temple University School of Pharmacy)

Randall, Michael D; Kendall, David A; Alexander, Stephen PH Second edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Michael D. Randall - Professor of Pharmacology, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Nottingham Medical School; David A. Kendall - Professor of Pharmacology, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Nottingham Medical School; and Stephen PH Alexander, Associate Professor in Molecular Pharmacology, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Nottingham Medical School. ISBN 978 0 85711 057 2 Published Apr 2012 Paperback 234 x 156mm (288pp) DESCRIPTION: 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. FASTtrack: Pharmacology aims to provide a brief account of drug action, as a study and revision aid. In doing this, the authors have generally taken a therapeutic area and considered the major classes of drugs, their actions and, to a limited degree, their uses. There are many excellent brief guides to pharmacology and so their second aim is to present a study guide which deals with molecular pharmacology at a more advanced level, so that the book is also useful for advanced pharmacology studied in the later years of pharmacy and science degrees. This study guide is therefore useful at each level of undergraduate study. New in this edition: - Each chapter completely updated to take account of recent changes, and include future drugs - Multiple choice tests - New chapters on immunopharmacology, oral contraceptives and local anaesthetics - Greater use of summary tables. FASTtrack: Pharmacology is also available as an ebook. Visit the FASTtrack website for more MCQs from the FASTtrack series. CONTENTS: 1. Pharmacodynamics 2. Receptors 3. G-proteins and Their Downstream Signaling Cascades 4. Ion Channels and Transporters 5. Quantitive Pharmacology 6. Autonomic Pharmacology 7. Local Mediators 8. Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism 9. Gastric Pharmacology 10. Lower Gastrointestinal Pharmacology 11. Antiemetics 12. Antiarrhythmics 13. Cardiovascular Drugs 14. Renal and Urinary Pharmacology 15. Antithrombotic Agents 16. Antiobesity Drugs 17. Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18. Allergy 19. Anxiolytics and Hypnotics 20. Antidepressants 21. Antiepileptic Drugs 22. Antipsychotic Drugs 23. Parkinson's Disease 24. Analgesics 25. Drugs of Abuse 26. General Anaesthetics 27. Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs 28. Thyroid Disorders 29. Diabetes Mellitus 30. Antibacterial Agents 31. Non-bacterial Infections 32. Anticancer Drugs 33. Steroids 34. Oral Contraceptives 35. Immunopharmacology 36. Biopharmaceuticals 37. Variation in Clinical Efficacy REVIEWS: May 2013, Doody's Notes "This book is intended to enhance material covered in traditional pharmacology textbooks... ...Visuals, algorithms, diagrams, and key points interspersed throughout the book help reinforce and summarize the material. Readers will be able to assess their understanding of the material through self-assessment questions at the conclusion of each chapter... ...Undergraduate pharmacy students, as well as other healthcare students, will find this a useful guide to help prepare for examinations." Neela A. Bhajandas, PharmD, Doody's Notes, May 2013 June 2012, British Journal of Pharmacology "The book provides good basic knowledge of pharmacology and is well organized, with sections on principles, followed by sections on the drugs used to treat different therapeutic areas... ...Overall the authors have generally obtained a good balance of core information that is accessible, without it being a textbook in disguise!... ...Whilst this book is aimed primarily at Pharmacists, I am sure it would also be of value as a revision aid for Medical students... ...my own daughter who is a 4th year Medical student said she would buy it, an endorsement indeed!" Professor Clive Page, British Journal of Pharmacology, June 2012

Paediatric Formulary Committee Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Published jointly by the British Medical Association, Royal Pharmaceutical Society, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and the Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacists Group Product code MC_BNFC DESCRIPTION: It addresses a significant knowledge gap in many areas of paediatric practice by providing practical information on the use of medicines in children of all ages from birth to adolescence. The BNF for Children includes: - Guidance on the drug management of common childhood conditions - Practical advice on topics such as prescription writing and reporting adverse drug reactions - Hands-on information on prescribing, monitoring, dispensing, and administering medicines for childhood disorders - Comprehensive dosing guidance for children from birth up to 18 years - Details (including indicative prices) of products on the market as well as reference to many essential products that are not licensed - Indication of the licensing status of drugs

Safdar, Aamer; Ip, Shirley First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Aamer Safdar and Shirley Ip - Senior Pharmacist for Education and Development, RPSGB Preregistration Tutor ISBN 978 0 85369 785 5 Published Aug 2009 Paperback 216 x 138mm (200pp) DESCRIPTION: Provides a practical explanation for undergraduates and pre-registration trainees on what to expect from a hospital pre-registration pharmacist training programme. With tips, hints, past experiences and anecdotes from the authors in their roles as pre-registration tutors, this accessible book provides encouragement and guidance throughout the pre-registration process. Many areas are covered, including: - getting to know your workplace, your tutor and team - looking for your first job - preparing for the registration exam - making the transition from student to professional - finding specialist placements. Read our interview with author Aamer Safdar for more tips. The fourth title in the Tomorrow's Pharmacists series, Hospital Pre-registration Pharmacist Training will be a valuable resource for pharmacy undergraduate students, hospital pre-registration trainees and hospital pre-registration tutors. Hospital Pre-registration Pharmacist Training is also available as an eBook. CONTENTS: Section 1: Pre-registration trainees 1. Expectations of the Preregistration Placement 2. Induction: getting to know your workplace and your team 3. The Prereg Team - team dynamics 4. Your Tutor - Developing That Special Relationship 5. Making the Transition From Student to Professional Section 2: A guide to rotations 6. First Rotation 7. Ward Based Pharmacy 8. Patient Services 9. Medicines Information 10. Technical Services 11. Community Pharmacy 12. Pharmacy in the wider healthcare environment Section 3: Assessment and Feedback 13. Assessment and Feedback: how to get through these 14. Getting Signed Off Section 4: Finding your first real job 15. Your first job as a hospital pharmacist Section 5: Preparing for the Registration Exam 16. Preparing for the Registration Exam Section 6: Specialist Placements 17. Integrated Sandwich Courses 18. Primary Care Trusts 19. Pharmaceutical Industry 20. Specialist Focus: Paediatrics Section 7: Future Issues 21. The Future: gazing at the crystal ball REVIEWS: "I found that the quotes from other trainees and Pharmacists were particularly good and they helped to reinforce the reality of going into training... The information about the exam and finding a job after training means this book will be useful throughout the training year and not just in the first few weeks... The information is clear and easy to take in. The informal way in which topics are discussed in this book help to make the reader feel at ease about their training year. The top tips at the end of each section are also really helpful and give a good overview of what has just been covered... I think this book would be an excellent read for any student who is going to be doing their pre-registration training in hospital..." Samantha Allen, University of Nottingham, bpsa.co.uk. "The book provides a really good insight into hospital pharmacy and neighbouring aspects of pharmacy such as primary care, sandwich courses, industry, the whole part of the preregistration year, and this is something that interviewers are interested to know about" Raffin Mazumder, PJOnline, October 2012 "Well written and well thought out book! - full of tips, for both those interested in completing a hospital pre-reg placement or about to undertake one. Essential reading to understand the role of a hospital pre reg pharmacist and most importantly the issues that may arise during the year." "Mad", June 2010, Amazon.co.uk

Paediatric Formulary Committee Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Published jointly by the British Medical Association, Royal Pharmaceutical Society, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, and the Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacists Group ISBN 9780857114297 Published Sep 2022 Paperback 1824pp DESCRIPTION: Published jointly by the British Medical Association, Royal Pharmaceutical Society, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, and the Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacists Group The BNF for Children is the first choice for concise medicines information for children. Trusted by healthcare professionals across the world to support confident decision-making at the point of care. The new edition provides up-to-date guidance on prescribing, dispensing, and administering medicines to children, plus legal and professional guidelines. Recommendations in the BNF for Children have been constructed on the basis of authoritative sources, emerging evidence, best practice guidelines and advice from a network of paediatric experts. The process is overseen by a paediatric formulary committee. Extensive content updates in the BNF for Children 2022-2023 edition include: New monographs for: - Acarizax® [house dust mite extract] for house dust mite allergic rhinitis - Adakveo® [crizanlizumab] for vaso-occlusive crises in sickle-cell disease - Cibinqo® [abrocitinib] for atopic eczema - Dificlir® [fidaxomicin] for Clostridioides difficile infection - Evrysdi® [risdiplam] for 5q spinal muscular atrophy - Fintepla® [fenfluramine] for adjunctive therapy of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome - Givlaari® [givosiran] for acute hepatic porphyria - Keytruda® [pembrolizumab] for classical Hodgkin lymphoma - Koselugo® [selumetinib] for inoperable plexiform neurofibromas in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 - Liraglutide for weight management or type 2 diabetes mellitus - Orladeyo® [berotralstat] for hereditary angioedema - Pradaxa® [dabigatran etexilate] for prophylaxis or treatment of venous thromboembolism - Rinvoq® [upadacitinib] for atopic eczema - Ruconest® [conestat alfa] for hereditary angioedema in patients with C1-esterase inhibitor deficiency - Ryaltris® [mometasone furoate with olopatadine] for allergic rhinitis - Taltz® [ixekizumab] for plaque psoriasis - Ultomiris® [ravulizumab] for atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome or paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria - Xarelto® [rivaroxaban] for prophylaxis or treatment of venous thromboembolism - Xeljanz® [tofacitinib] for polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis or juvenile psoriatic arthritis - Xevudy® [sotrovimab] for COVID-19 - Xofluza® [baloxavir marboxil] for post-exposure prophylaxis or treatment of influenza MHRA advice on: - Adrenaline/epinephrine auto-injectors: reminder for prescribers to support safe and effective use - Amiodarone hydrochloride (Cordarone X®): reminder of risks of treatment and need for patient monitoring and supervision - Atezolizumab (Tecentriq®) and other immune-stimulatory anti-cancer drugs: risk of severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) - Chloral hydrate, cloral betaine (Welldorm®): restriction of paediatric indication - Chloramphenicol eye drops containing borax or boric acid buffers: use in children younger than 2 years - Chloroquine: increased risk of cardiovascular events when used with macrolide antibiotics; reminder of psychiatric reactions - Hydroxychloroquine sulfate: increased risk of cardiovascular events when used with macrolide antibiotics; reminder of psychiatric reactions - Ivacaftor, tezacaftor, elexacaftor (Kaftrio®▼) in combination with ivacaftor (Kalydeco®): risk of serious liver injury; updated advice on liver function testing - Levothyroxine sodium: new prescribing advice for patients who experience symptoms on switching between different levothyroxine products - Metformin hydrochloride: study shows no safety concerns in pregnancy - Oral retinoid medicines: temporary monitoring advice during COVID-19 pandemic - Remdesivir: reporting to the UK COVID-19 Antivirals Pregnancy Registry - Tofacitinib (Xeljanz®): new measures to minimise risk of major adverse cardiovascular events and malignancies - Topical corticosteroids: information on the risk of topical steroid withdrawal reactions - Yellow fever vaccine, live (Stamaril®): new pre-vaccination checklist Other significant changes include updated guidance on: - Aciclovir: important safety information added to highlight different approaches to calculating doses depending on the age of the child - Management of acne - Management of anaphylaxis - Contraceptives, interactions - COVID-19 updated guidance in-line with Public Health England/UK Health Security Agency recommendations, including reports of myocarditis and pericarditis with the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines and update to age range of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine - Diabetic hyperglycaemic emergencies - Management of acute otitis media - Emergency contraception - Management of Clostridioides difficile infection - Immunisation schedule updated guidance in-line with Public Health England/UK Health Security Agency recommendations, including Bacillus Calmette-Guérin, human papillomavirus, and influenza vaccines and immunisation of neonates - Levetiracetam dosing added for convulsive status epilepticus in children - Malaria prophylaxis in-line with Public Health England recommendations - Miconazole oral gel no longer licensed for treatment of intestinal candidiasis - Preventative migraine treatment - Management of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy - New guidance on management of neonatal bacterial infection - Oral anticoagulants - Paediatric Steroid Treatment Card to support early recognition and treatment of adrenal crisis in children with adrenal insufficiency [British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes] - Chronic pain - Phenobarbital oral solutions and advice from the RCPCH/NPPG - Phosphate imbalance - Potassium permanganate: inadvertent oral administration of potassium permanganate [National Patient Safety Alert advice] - Prescribing in renal impairment - Rabies vaccine and post-exposure management - Remdesivir treatment duration - Management of secondary bacterial infection of common skin conditions, including eczema - Smoking cessation - Tetanus vaccine and the use of immunoglobulin for tetanus infection and prophylaxis in-line with Public Health England recommendations - Trientine dihydrochloride: name change to Trientine, and update to dosing for Wilson’s disease - Recommended insulin regimens in type 1 diabetes - Vitamin D BNF for Children 2022-2023 is an essential publication, it provides you with: - Up-to-date information on prescribing, dispensing, and administering medicines - Authoritative, independent guidance on best practice enabling you to select safe and effective medicines - Information you know you can trust for quality, reliability, and independence - Everything you need at your fingertips, all in one book

Jones, DS Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Edited by D Jones, Queen's University of Belfast, UK ISSN 0022-3573 Paperback 275 x 210mm DESCRIPTION: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society's learned journals are published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, one of the leading pharmaceutical sciences journals has been published continuously since 1870 and monthly since 1949. The Journal publishes original research papers, critical reviews and rapid communications on the latest developments in the pharmaceutical sciences. Aims and Scope JPP keeps pace with new research on how drug action may be optimized by new technologies, and attention is given to understanding and improving drug interactions in the body. At the same time, the journal maintains its established and well-respected core strengths in areas such as pharmaceutics and drug delivery, experimental and clinical pharmacology, biopharmaceutics and drug disposition, and drugs from natural sources. JPP publishes at least one special issue on a topical theme each year. Abstracting and Indexing Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology is included in the following abstracting and indexing databases: - CAB Abstracts - including Abstracts of Hygiene and Communicable Diseases, Index Veterinarius, Nutrition Abstracts and Reviews A, Review of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Tropical Diseases Bulletin, Veterinary Bulletin, and Veterinary Science Database - Cambridge Scientific Abstracts - including International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, and Neurosciences Abstracts - Chemical Abstracts/CAplus Elsevier Databases - including CrossFire Beilstein, EMBASE/Excerpta Medica, and Scopus - MANTIS Database - Medline - OCLC ArticleFirst - Thomson Reuters Databases - including Biological Abstracts, BIOSIS Previews, Biotechnology Citation Index, Chemistry Reaction Center, ChemPrep, Current Chemical Reactions, Current Chemical Reactions Database, Current Contents: Life Sciences, Derwent Drug File, Index Chemicus, Reaction Citation Index, and Science Citation Index - Zetoc Readership Its audience includes pharmaceutical scientists,pharmacologists,regulatory professionals,formulation scientists, process chemists and analytical chemists

Durham, Todd A; Turner, J Rick First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Todd A Durham - Senior Director, Biostatistics and Data Management, Inspire Pharmaceuticals and J Rick Turner - Associate Professor of Clinical Research ISBN 978 0 85369 714 5 Published Mar 2008 Paperback 246 x 189mm (240pp) DESCRIPTION: Introduction to Statistics in Pharmaceutical Clinical Trials is presented in the context of clinical trials conducted during pharmaceutical drug development. This novel approach teaches the computational steps needed to conduct analyses. It also provides a conceptual understanding of how these analyses provide information that forms the basis for decision making throughout the drug development process. This textbook conveys: - why, and how data are collected in clinical studies - how these data are summarized and analyzed - what the results mean in the context of the clinical research question - how the results are communicated to regulatory agencies and to the scientific and medical communities. All students of pharmaceutical sciences and clinical research need a solid knowledge and understanding of the nature, methods, application, and importance of statistics. Introduction to Statistics in Pharmaceutical Clinical Trials will also be invaluable to professionals entering the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and contract research organization industries who wish to gain a broader understanding of study design, research methodology, and statistical analysis and interpretation in clinical trials. CONTENTS: 1. The Discipline of Statistics: Introduction and Terminology 2. The Role of Clinical Trials in New Drug Development 3. Research Questions and Research Hypotheses 4. Study Design and Experimental Methodology 5. Data, Central Tendency and Variation 6. Probability, Hypothesis Testing and Estimation 7. Early-phase Clinical Trials 8. Confirmatory Clinical Trials: Safety Data I 9. Confirmatory Clinical Trials: Safety Data II 10. Confirmatory Trials: Analysis of Categorical Efficacy Data 11. Confirmatory Clinical Trials of Analysis of Continuous Efficacy Data 12. Additional Statistical Considerations in Clinical Trials 13. Concluding Comments: Appendix: References REVIEWS: 01-Aug-08, Doody Enterprises, Inc 'It fills the gap that exists between books that focus on research design and those that address statistical methods. The authors have clearly met this worthy objective. This book fills a unique position and uses innovative method.' Michael R Jacobs, BS, PharmD (Temple University of Pharmacy) Doody Enterprises July 2008

White, Rebecca; Bradnam, Vicky Third edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Rebecca White, Medical Advisor at Baxter Healthcare Ltd; and Vicky Bradnam, Pharmaceutical Consultant ISBN 978 0 85711 162 3 Published Mar 2015 Paperback 215 x 130mm (752pp) DESCRIPTION: This book covers the technical, practical and legal aspects that you should consider before prescribing or administering drugs via enteral feeding tubes. Published in conjunction with the British Pharmaceutical Nutrition Group, the Handbook of Drug Administration via Enteral Feeding Tubes furnishes you with the background knowledge to inform clinical decision making as well as providing over 400 drug monographs. This new edition features: - 29 brand new monographs - 404 updated monographs - a brand new chapter on medicines optimisation. An essential resource for pharmacists, doctors, nurses, dieticians in hospitals, community pharmacists, GPs and anyone else involved in administering drugs to patients with limited GI access. This book supports the safe and effective prescribing and administration of drugs via enteral feeding tubes. CONTENTS: 1. Introduction 2. Types of enteral feeding tubes 3. Flushing enteral feeding tubes 4. Restoring and maintaining patency of enteral feeding tubes 5. Drug therapy review 6. Choice of medication formulation 7. The legal and professional consequences of administering drugs via enteral feeding tubes 8. Health and safety and clinical risk management 9. Syringes and ports 10. Defining interactions 11. Medicines optimisation Individual drug monographs REVIEWS: May 2015 "5 stars!... ...drug monographs are organized in a way that allows quick access to information and it is very easy to determine if the medication is safe to be administered through the enteral route. Information is current and properly referenced... ...This is a convenient and useful guide to have on the medical floor as a point of care reference for nurses, pharmacists, or any healthcare providers..." Melissa M. Ranieri, BS, PharmD, Doody's Notes, May 2015. From the reviews of the previous edition: "This evidence-based text fills a gap in the market for detailed information on drugs administered via enteral feeding tubes. The only publication to bring together into one resource the legal, ethical, pharmaceutical and practical issues surrounding the administration of drugs using this method... ...This handbook would be extremely useful in hospitals, long-term care/rehabilitation settings, and skilled nursing facilities where patients may require feedings tubes for a prolonged period of time." Jamila Stanton, PharmD, BCPS (Temple University School of Pharmacy), Doody's Notes, Feb 2011 "Monographs on over 360 drugs are included, providing information that is useful to pharmacists in preparing medication for enteral tube administration. Preparation steps and formulations are included and the information is well documented. Equipment used is also presented and diagrammed for easier understanding. This book is invaluable to those pharmacists preparing medication for administration via enteral feeding tubes." International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding, Feb 2011

Barlow, David; Mountford, David First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com David Barlow - Reader, Pharmacy Department, King’s College London, and David Mountford - Lecturer, Pharmacy Department, King’s College London ISBN 978 0 85711 083 1 Published Jul 2014 Paperback 234 x 156mm (272pp) DESCRIPTION: FASTtrack: Chemistry of Drugs focuses on what you really need to know in order to pass your pharmacy exams. It boasts concise bulleted information, key points, tips and a range of self assessment MCQs to consolidate learning. Written by experts in the field and furnished with over 300 figures, this well illustrated book offers an accessible introduction to subjects that are fundamental to pharmaceutical science. It covers all the key aspects of organic chemistry, elementary medicinal chemistry, and biochemistry, required by undergraduate pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences students. Read an interview with the authors , who talk about how to learn the chemistry of drugs and the best way of using the book to revise for exams. Are your exams coming up? Are you drowning in textbooks and lecture notes and wondering where to begin? Take the FASTtrack route and study successfully for your exams. FASTtrack offers the ultimate lecture notes and is a must-have for all pharmacy undergraduate students and pre-registration trainees wanting to study, revise and practice MCQs ahead of exams. Are you ready to challenge yourself? Even more self assessment MCQs are now available online at ONtrack - the ultimate pharmacy revision site . Select the FASTtrack option. FASTtrack: Chemistry of Drugs is also available as an ebook CONTENTS: 1. Chemical structure and bonding 2. Intermolecular interactions 3. Acids and bases 4. Stereochemistry 5. Chemical reaction mechanisms 6. Chemistry of electrophiles and nucleophiles 7. Chemistry of aromatic compounds 8. Chemistry of carbonyl compounds 9. Chemistry of aromatic heterocyclic compounds 10. Amino acids, peptides and proteins 11. Carbohydrates and nucleic acids 12. Lipids and steroids 13. Chemical stability of drugs 14. Drug metabolism 15. Molecular spectroscopy and pharmaceutical analysis 16. Drug licensing and pharmacopoeia Answers to self-assessment REVIEWS: October 2014, Nursing Standard "4 stars. This book is a brilliant resource written by two experts in the field of pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry... ...It is intended to complement lecture notes and prepare pharmacy undergraduates for their exams. It would also be a useful resource for practising pharmacists, researchers, scientists and all those with an interest in chemical structure and bonding, intermolecular interactions, drug licensing and pharmacopoeia... ...The text is well written, with a clear, consistent and open layout. There are overviews outlining what the reader should know after completing each section. The text is presented in concise bullet points, with key points, tips and simple diagrams." Oliver McGurk, medical science undergraduate, Nursing Standard, 29(9): October 2014.

Randall, Michael D and Neil, Karen E. Third edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Michael D Randall - Professor of Pharmacology, University of Nottingham Medical School, Nottingham, UK; and Karen E Neil - Pharmacist, Nottingham, UK. ISBN 978 0 85711 209 5 Published Jul 2016 Paperback 246 x 189mm (496pp) DESCRIPTION: Disease Management provides a comprehensive discussion on the management of diseases which are commonly encountered by pharmacists. Viewing the subject of pharmacology from a clinical perspective, the book takes an inclusive approach to patient care, covers lifestyle issues, and the treatment and use of alternative remedies and complementary medicine. This new edition takes into account the latest changes in clinical guidelines and a new chapter on drug choice and prescribing, including considerations that need to be taken into account. The textbook considers diseases by system, covering common therapeutic issues. Each section includes: - Disease characteristics - Clinical features - Pharmacology of therapeutics used to manage the condition - Treatment guidelines - Concurrent disease - Interactions - Counselling of the patient. Boasting numerous case studies, self-assessment sections and practice points, Disease Management is an invaluable book for pharmacy undergraduates, pre-registration students, practising pharmacists as well as other healthcare professionals. CONTENTS: Part A The patient 1 Signs and symptoms 2 Clinical laboratory tests 3 Lifestyle 4 Herbal medicine and alternative remedies Part B Treatment 5 Drug Choice and prescribing 6 Adverse drug reactions and interactions 7 Clinical pharmacokinetics Part C Gastrointestinal diseases 8 Dyspepsia and peptic ulcer disease 9 Nausea and vomiting 10 Lower gastrointestinal problems 11 The liver patient Part D Cardiovascular diseases 12 Hypertension 13 Lipids and cardiovascular risk 14 Obesity 15 Ischaemic heart disease 16 Heart failure 17 Thromboembolic prophylaxis 18 Anaemias 19 The renal patient Part E Respiratory diseases 20 Coughs and colds 21 Allergy 22 Respiratory diseases: asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Part F Central nervous system disorders 23 Migraine 24 Epilepsy 25 Affective disorders 26 Anxiety disorders 27 Insomnia 28 Schizophrenia 29 Parkinson’s disease Part G Pain 30 Pain management 31 Musculoskeletal pain Part H Cancer 32 The cancer patient and chemotherapy 33 The cancer patient and palliative care Part I Infections 34 Bacterial infections 35 Non-bacterial infections Part J Dermatology 36 Dermatology Part K Endocrine disorders 37 Diabetes mellitus 38 Thyroid disorders Feedback on self-assessments Appendices 1 Formulary of some important classes of drugs, commonly used examples, mechanisms of action and uses 2 Some important clinical measurements and therapeutic drug monitoring REVIEWS: The Pharmaceutical Journal, October 2016 "A useful book for students and preregistration trainees... ...Common diseases — such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, depression and peptic ulceration — are described, followed by brief summaries of the pharmacology of the drugs used to manage these conditions. There is a strong focus on drug choice so that the reader can appreciate the rationale behind logical prescribing... ...drug interactions represent an important therapeutic challenge and attempts have been made to highlight important examples and how they may be overcome... ...The book will be of greatest value to pharmacy students in the latter part of their courses and to preregistration graduates undertaking their clinical practice." Laurence A. Goldberg, The Pharmaceutical Journal, 12 October 2016 From the reviews of the previous edition "...it is crucial to maintain your knowledge of pharmacology throughout the pre-registration year and beyond. Knowing your muscarinic receptor from your adrenoceptor will prove hugely beneficial as you prepare for the registration assessment as you won’t need to memorise endless lists of interactions... ...the authors do not provide overwhelming detail, but offer the clinical reasoning behind interactions and potential consequences for the patient. The chapter concludes with some punchy practice points which help consolidate the readers learning... ...certainly a worthy investment for the pre-registration trainee. It bridges the gap between core scientific principles and clinical practice with ease." Daniel Greenwood, Pharmacist and PhD candidate, University of Manchester, BPSA Graduate Link, Autumn 2015 "This is a worthy training tool for pharmacy students to apply what they've learned in the classroom to practical situations for management of patients. This is a nice supplement, it is easy to follow and has appropriate references to support the information outlined in the book" Barbara Lane Giacomelli, PharmD, MBA, BS, Doody's Notes, 5 April 2009 "Excellent book to introduce applied pharmacotherapy concepts. Very well written and very simplified. Not all disease states included but great place to start." Five stars. Amazon.com

Rodgers, Ruth; Dewsbury, Catherine; Lea, Andrew First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Ruth Rodgers - Clinical Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Law and Ethics and Catherine Dewsbury - Clinical Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Law and Ethics, Medway School of Pharmacy, UK and Andrew Lea - Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice ISBN 978 0 85369 885 2 Published Mar 2010 Paperback 234 x 156mm (176pp) DESCRIPTION: Law and Ethics in Pharmacy Practice focuses on what pharmacy students really need to know in order to pass exams. Concise, bulleted information, key points, and an all-important self-assessment section which includes MCQs. Pharmacy law and ethics, along with the knowledge of drugs and their uses, forms the foundation upon which professional pharmacy practice is built. This book covers key legislation affecting pharmacy and the pharmacist practitioner, including how laws are made, how they come into effect and are enforced. It is an invaluable resource either as a study aid or as a companion to the established textbook, Dale and Appelbe's Pharmacy and Medicines Law and Medicines, Ethics and Practice . 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 undergraduate students wanting to revise and test themselves for forthcoming exams. FASTtrack: Law and Ethics in Pharmacy Practice is also available as an eBook. CONTENTS: 1. Legislation 2. The Medicines Act 1968 3. Veterinary Medicines Regulations 4. Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 5. Health Acts 1999 and 2006 6. NHS Legislation 7. Other legislation relevant to pharmacy practice 8. Professional registration and regulation 9. Ethics and professionalism 10. Pharmacy practice problems, challenges and dilemmas

Ross Ferguson, Jonathan Burton Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com ISBN 9780857114051 Published Mar 2021 370pp DESCRIPTION: Pharmacy Management of Long-term Medical Conditions shows you how you can use your expertise to improve health outcomes and quality of life for people with LTMCs by ensuring they get the best out of their medicines. It contains 17 chapters with each chapter focusing on one of the most prevalent long-term medical conditions that you may encounter day-to-day including an overview, diagnosis, pharmacy input, pharmacy review and management/treatment. Pharmacy Management of Long-term Medical Conditions features useful resources and case studies at the end of each chapter to help bring guidelines to life and into the practice setting. Written by expert pharmacists in their respective fields, it provides practical information that can be easily implemented in practice to make a difference to patient care and outcomes. This book is designed to support primary care pharmacists working in community and GP practice pharmacy. CONTENTS: Preface Acknowledgement About the contributors Anxiety and depression in adults Asthma Atrial fibrillation Bipolar disorder Coronary heart disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Chronic pain Dementia Diabetes Epilepsy Heart failure Hypertension Palliative care Rheumatoid arthritis Schizophrenia Stroke and transient ischaemic attack Polypharmacy and multimorbidity Index

Mulder, Gerard J; Dencker, Lennart First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Edited by Gerard J Mulder - Director of Research and Lennart Dencker - Professor and Chairman of Toxicology; Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy at Uppsala University ISBN 978 0 85369 593 6 Published Jun 2006 Paperback 234 x 156mm (280pp) DESCRIPTION: Pharmaceutical Toxicology explains the methodology and requirements of pre-clinical safety assessments of new medicines. With the focus on medicinal drugs, the most important safety issues of drugs are covered. This includes registration requirements of new drugs and pharmacovigilance. After a general introduction and a number of chapters on basic toxicological principles, organ toxicity of drugs is illustrated by chapters on toxicity in the liver, in the kidney, in the respiratory system and in the immune system. This book combines a broad treatment of the issues relevant for assessing the safety/efficacy balance of a new drug with information on the toxicological knowledge base and methodology. Toxicology studies are carried out on all drug substances to ensure safety. This is an introductory text for students at BSc, MSc and PhD levels, and will be an excellent companion to pharmacology textbooks. CONTENTS: 1. General Toxicology 2. Drug Metabolism: Inactivation and Bioactivation of Xenobioptics 3. Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Toxicity 4. Teratology 5. Genotoxicity 6. Carcinogenicity of Drugs 7. Liver Toxicity 8. Kidney Toxicity 9. Toxicology in the Respiratory System 10. Immunotoxicity 11. Clinical Toxicology 12. Safety Assessment of Pharmaceuticals: Regulatory Aspects 13. Pharmacovigilance REVIEWS: 01-Jun-07, Summer 2007 Issue of the British Toxicology Society Newsletter '...this is a great little book...the text is aimed primarily at new PHD students in the pharmaceutical and related sciences but could equally well serve taught postgraduate students on toxicology, clinical pharmacology, drug development and safety or similar courses. The book 'does exactly what it says on the tin' and will definitely whet the appetite of enthusiastic young researched for toxicology.' Heather M Wallace, Summer 2007 issue of the British Toxicology Society Newsletter 01-Nov-06, Irish Pharmacy Journal 'The text is well written, concise and easy to understand with informative and helpful illustrations, figures and tables...it serves as an excellent companion to pharmacology textbooks, dealing with the issues relevant for assessing the safety of new drugs...a good starting point for the novice toxicologist, ambitious undergraduate student or graduate students working in the pharmaceutical sciences.' Irish Pharmacy Journal, November 2006, p418

Tootelian, Dennis H; Wertheimer, Albert I; Mikhailitchenko, Andrey Second edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Dennis H. Tootelian - Professor of Marketing, College of Business Administration, California State University; Albert I. Wertheimer - Professor of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Temple University School of Pharmacy; and Andrey Mikhailitchenko - Assistant Professor of Marketing, College of Business Administration, California State University. ISBN 978 0 85711 018 3 Published Sep 2012 Paperback 246 x 189mm (464pp) DESCRIPTION: Essentials of Pharmacy Management is an accessible introduction to management in an increasingly business-oriented environment. It provides a jump-start to leadership roles and career advancement. This textbook provides pharmacy students with an understanding of business processes used, and how those processes impact their practice of pharmacy in providing patient care. The material provides those who aspire to become managers in healthcare organizations with a foundation of how to manage in an environment that is focused on "the business of healthcare." For pharmacists who prefer not to move into management positions, the book explains how and why business decisions are made relative to practice. Written in an easy-to-use and understandable form, the text is direct and to the point, focussing on the basics of good business practice. Special features include cases that allow students to apply what they have learned in the chapters to business situations within the context of various practice settings. Essentials of Pharmacy Management provides all the valuable management information required in one reference; useful today and in the years ahead. Essentials of Pharmacy Management is also available as an ebook. CONTENTS: Section 1: Pharmacy Practice in Perspective 1. The Evolving Nature of Pharmacy Practice 2. The Role of Business in Pharmacy Practice 3. Going Into "Business” in Independent, Chain, and Hospital Pharmacy Settings Section 2: Planning and Risk Management 4. Developing Business Plans and Policies 5. Risk and Insurance Management Section 3: Accounting and Financial Management 6. Accounting and Financial Records 7. Use of Accounting and Financial Records Section 4: Marketing Strategies 8. Prescription Product and Service Strategies 9. Pharmacy Location, Layout and Merchandising 10. Pricing Procedures and Credit Policies 11. Promotion and Personal Selling Section 5: Organising and Staffing the Pharmacy 12. Organising and Staffing the Pharmacy 13. Employee Orientation, Training and Compensating 14. Personnel Relations Section 6: Pharmacy Operations Management 15. Purchasing and Inventory Control 16. Operations Management 17. Measuring the Success of the Pharmacy Answers to Self-test Questions REVIEWS: Doody's Notes, May 2013 "This introductory level book provides a foundation for pharmacy management... ...Pharmacy is more than clinical management of patients, it is a business, and this book details the basic aspects of running a pharmacy operation... ...Topics such as pricing, pharmacy layout, risk management, and personnel management are covered. Charts and case studies help illustrate the topics." Barbara L. Giacomelli, PharmD, MBA, Doody's Notes, May 2013 October 2012 "...it did highlight several areas that I hadn't first thought about, such as appraising readiness to become an entrepreneur... ...this book seems to cover most bases, as well as including self-test questions at the end of each chapter with answers at the end of the book, and cases to look through. Overall, if you are considering owning your own pharmacy, or managing one, in the future, then this book is a good starting point." Charlotte Goodwin, British Pharmaceutical Students Association, October 2012