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Labarre, Denis; Ponchel, Gilles; Vauthier, Christine First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Denis Labarre, Faculty of Pharmacy, University Paris South, France; Gilles Ponchel, Faculty of Pharmacy, University Paris South, France; Christine Vauthier, CNRS, France ISBN 978 0 85369 730 5 Published Oct 2010 Paperback 234 x 156mm (176pp) DESCRIPTION: Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers is the only book available for introducing polymers to graduate or post-graduate students who use them in the biomedical and pharmaceutical fields. Polymers are becoming increasingly present in the domain of health yet introduction to polymers is not frequently taught. This much needed and timely book will provide students with an introduction to general concepts of polymer science and some insights into speciality polymers. In four sections the book covers: - why study polymers for the health sciences? - general characteristics of polymers - main methods and processes to synthesize polymers - special properties of polymers The final section of the book also contains case studies and detailed examples of biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers is a user-friendly textbook which will be an essential reference for postgraduate pharmaceutical science students, pharmaceutical scientists worldwide and pharmacy undergraduate students with an interest in polymers. Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers is also available as an eBook. CONTENTS: 1. Introduction: Why study polymers for the health sciences - Polymers are large molecules that nature relies on - A brief history of polymers - Definitions - Morphology and nomenclature of polymers 2. General characteristics of polymers - Characterisation of polymers - Specific properties of polymers in the presence of liquid media - Relationships between structure of polymers and cohesion of materials - Properties of polymers as materials 3. Main methods and processes to synthesise polymers - Why there is a need to synthesise polymers - Introducing step and chain polymerisation - Some examples of step polymerisation: from small reagents and from prepolymers - Free radical chain polymerisation - Limitations of polymerisation - Overview of other synthetic methods - Polymerisation reaction processes - Copolymerisation - Modifications of polymers 4. Special properties of polymers, case studies and detailed examples of applications - Properties of block copolymers: phase separation in solution and at solid state - Biodegradable and bioerodible polymers - Applications of polymers in biomedical uses - Applications of polymers in pharmaceutical uses Glossary

Kayne, Steven B Second edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Edited by Steven B Kayne - Honorary Consultant Pharmacist, Glasgow Homeopathic Hospital; Visiting Lecturer in Complementary Medicine, University of Strathclyde School of Pharmacy, Glasgow, UK ISBN 978 0 85369 763 3 Published Nov 2008 Paperback 234 x 156mm (624pp) DESCRIPTION: Complementary medical treatments are now increasingly popular and the public demand for information and treatment is growing rapidly. It is therefore essential that all pharmacists have good knowledge of the main aspects of complementary therapies as they are meeting more and more patients who want advice and treatment with alternative therapies. This book provides a practical introduction and reference source on the products most frequently requested in community pharmacies and in hospitals. Chapters on other complementary therapies such as massage are also included for information so that pharmacists can give knowledge-based advice to the public. Additionally CAM is now an integral part of every MPharm course in the UK and of the pharmacy degree course in the USA. This book has been adopted by universities both in the UK and the USA. Indeed in the UK, this is an essential textbook that includes all aspects of CAM covered in the MPharm degree. For the new edition, all main areas including homeopathy, aromatherapy and herbalism are updated and two new sections added. All legal issues are updated and legal information included from USA, Australia and New Zealand. Plus, evidence based material and research has been updated and more case studies included. The book also focuses a lot more on application as well as information and is more interactive. A contribution from the USA has been included, as Steven Kayne enlisted a renowned expert to write chapters for this new edition. CONTENTS: Part 1: Introduction to CAM 1. The Concepts of CAM 2. Integrative Medicine 3. Delivering CAM 4. CAM in the USA 5. The Evidence Base for CAM 6. Pharmacovigilance of Complementary Medicines Part 2 Therapies Involving Use of Remedies 7. Homeopathy and Anthroposophy 8. Medical Herbalism 9. Aromatherapy 10. Flower Therapies Part 3 Traditional Medicine 11. The Traditional Healthcare Environment 12. Traditional Chinese Medicine 13. Indian Ayurvedic Medicine Part 4 Other Therapies and Diagnostic Techniques 14. Naturopathy 15. Diagnostic Techniques 16. Manual Therapies 17. Mind and Body Therapies REVIEWS: 01-Dec-08, Doody's Notes 'This is a well written book and offers a good description of alternative medicine.' Doody's Review Service, 2008 01-Apr-09 'With the advent of healthcare consumerism, people are now encouraged to be largely responsible for their own health. And so complementary medicines are becoming ever more widely used.' Unknown , An article abridged from Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2nd Edition From the reviews of the previous edition '...this book provides a detailed and comprehensive resource that will provide the pharmacist and the pharmacy counter staff with the background and information needed to be able to advise patients and the public on the safe, effective and appropriate use of complementary medicines and therapies.' Jo Barnes (Pharmaceutical Journal) '...an essential text for pharmacists and a valuable one for other healthcare professionals.' Edzard Ernst (FACT) '...Dr Kayne takes the largest areas of interest - homeopathy, herbal remedies and aromatherapy - and tries to give a balanced view of evidence related to use of various therapies...' New Zealand Pharmacy

Edited by Bukhari, Nadia Package 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 361 0 Published Mar 2019 Paperback 216 x 138mm DESCRIPTION: A collection of the first, second and third volume of the highly popular Pharmacy Registration Assessment Questions series is now available! Each individual volume in this bundle features more than 400 closed book and calculation questions which can be used in conjunction with the previous volume or on its own. Questions are based on editions of the BNF and BNF for Children, as well as the MEP from the last 3 years, alongside the most current treatment guidelines available. Each volume includes: • questions in line with GPhC guidance • patient information and clinical data • a variety of question styles encountered in the assessment.

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Edited by Anne Lee & Melinda Cuthbert Third Edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com ISBN 9780857114006 Published Mar 2023 Paperback 496pp DESCRIPTION: Adverse reactions to medicines continue to present a considerable burden on healthcare, causing considerable morbidity and mortality. Healthcare professionals need to understand the problem of adverse drug reactions and be aware of how they can be prevented and managed. The new 3rd edition of Adverse Drug Reactions is a practical guide to the reactions that affect particular organ systems. Covers the most common types of reaction, how to recognise them, and the medicines implicated most often. Offers practical guidance on the most appropriate management of suspected adverse drug reactions. Includes clear learning objectives & case studies About the editors Melinda Cuthbert is Associate Director Pharmacy (Acute), NHS Lothian, Edinburgh Anne Lee is Chief Pharmacist, Scottish Medicines Consortium, Healthcare Improvement Scotland CONTENTS: Introduction to adverse drug reactions and pharmacovigilance: Melinda Cuthbert; Side effects and patients: Sheila C Noble; Pharmacogenetics: Munir Pirmohamed, Victoria Rollinson; Pregnancy: Jane Bass, Matthew Caldwell, Sophie Lumley, Catherine Nelson-Piercy, Nanda Surabhi ; Drug-induced cutaneous reactions: David Clifford, Sylwia Michlewska, Joanna Skwarski; Gastrointestinal system: Benjamin Kelly Hannan, Lynne Michelle Merchant, Duncan James Wilson; Hepatic disorders: Robbie Cord; Renal disorders: Aileen Dunleavy; Endocrine disorders: Yvonne Clark; Elaine McIvor; Respiratory disorders: Fiona McTaggart, Jenny Scott; Musculoskeletal disorders: Christine Randall; Blood disorders: Kelly Baillie; Mental health disorders: Anne Lee; Cardiovascular effects: Aaron Linstead; Neurological disorders: Fiona Needleman; Sexual dysfunction and infertility: Sherry A Wright, Joo Thong;

Smith, Blaine First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Edited by Blaine Templar Smith ISBN 978 0 85369 866 1 Published Feb 2010 Paperback 234 x 156mm (304pp) DESCRIPTION: Nuclear Pharmacy offers a comprehensive introduction to nuclear medicine with focus on the application of basic information. This book will appeal to those wanting an accessible introduction to the topic, as well as those using it as a reference. Essential information on nuclear pharmacy is discussed, covering: - introduction to basic nuclear physics - radioactive decay - radiopharmaceuticals - practice of nuclear pharmacy - methods for acquiring and using radiopharmaceuticals in the nuclear medicine department. Nuclear Pharmacy will be an invaluable resource for any pharmacy student, pharmacist, physician, nuclear pharmacy technician, radiology resident, and anyone seeking to explore and understand this fascinating field. Nuclear Pharmacy is also available as an eBook . CONTENTS: Clinical Applications of Radiopharmaceuticals in the Nuclear Medicine Department Radiopharmaceuticals Interventional Agents Radiation Physics and Biology Radioactive Drugs in Medicine Radiopharmaceuticals Introduction to Radioactivity and Radioactive Decay The physiologic basis of radiopharmaceuticals Radiopharmacy operations The basics of nuclear pharmacy practice Positron Emission Tomography Overview and Review of Current and Emerging Radiopharmaceuticals

Azzopardi, Lilian M First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Edited by Lilian M Azzopardi - Head, Department of Pharmacy ISBN 978 0 85369 766 4 Published Nov 2009 Paperback 246 x 189mm (464pp) DESCRIPTION: A comprehensive study guide which summarises the basic principles in pharmacy practice. Lecture Notes in Pharmacy Practice comprises 70 concise chapters covering clinical pharmacy in both community and hospital settings, as well as the practice of pharmacy in other areas. This text is an essential resource for pharmacy students studying for exams. It provides clear, bulleted information for quick reference. There are short questions at the end of each chapter to aid exam preparation. Essential information is covered in the following five sections of the book: - introduction to pharmacy - clinical pharmacy and pharmacotherapeutics - responding to symptoms in community pharmacy - pharmacy information and research - pharmacy systems. Lecture Notes in Pharmacy Practice will help to prepare students for what they will experience when they start practising in real-life healthcare settings. It also applies to practitioners in their day-to-day work, aiding pharmacists in their efforts to stay abreast and maintain competency. Lecture Notes in Pharmacy Practice is also available as an eBook. CONTENTS: Historical Perspectives Pharmacy Practice and the Healthcare System Medicine Presentation and Administration Medicine Safety Community Pharmacy Practice Dispensing Prescriptions Health Promotion Communication Skills and Patient Counselling Compliance, Adherence and Concordance Mathematical Principles of Drug Therapy Point-of-Care Testing Pharmaceutical Care Plans Medicine Action Clinical Pharmacokinetics Constipation and Diarrhoea Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease and Peptic Ulcer Disease Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Other Chronic Bowel Disorders Emesis Cardiovascular Disorders Hypertension Ischaemic Heart Disease Congestive Heart Failure Hyperlipidaemia Thrombosis Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder and Allergic Rhinitis Schizophrenia Mood Disorders Anxiety Disorders Sleep Disorders Eating Disorders Pain Management and Fever Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease Parkinson's Disease Anti-infective Agents Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Viral Hepatitis Thyroid Disorders Diabetes Mellitus Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy Menstrual Cycle Disorders and Contraception Genito-urinary Disorders Cancer and Palliative Care Anaemia and Drug-induced Blood Dyscrasias Rheumatoid Arthritis Osteoarthritis and Gout Bone Disorders Skin Disorders Wound Management Drug Therapy in Geriatric Patients Drug Therapy in Paediatric Patients Drugs Used in Pregnancy and During Lactation Critical Care Therapeutics Recent Advances in Pharmacotherapy Colds and Influenza Eye Oral and Dental Foot Ear Musculoskeletal Abdominal Pain, Perianal and Perivulval Pruritus Travel Medicine Pharmacy Literature and Medicine Information Medical Writing Research Methodology Primary Care Health Services Community Pharmacy Management Hospital Pharmacy Services Formulary Systems Medicines Regulatory Affairs Quality Standards in Community Pharmacy Practice

Mason, Pamela Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Pamela Mason - Independent Pharmaceutical Consultant Product code MC_DIET DESCRIPTION: Dietary supplements have become increasingly popular in recent years. Research into the safety and efficacy of these substances is intensifying, with a large number of quality trials being published. Dietary Supplements includes the latest findings on the most commonly used dietary supplements. Dietary Supplements is an essential reference source for health professionals advising patients on the safe use and prescription of Dietary Supplements.

Carter, Sarah First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Edited by Sarah Carter - Research Manager, University of London School of Pharmacy, UK. ISBN 978 0 85369 954 5 Published Oct 2011 Paperback 234 x 156mm (160pp) DESCRIPTION: This practical and easy-to-read guide is designed for people from non-teaching backgrounds who have been asked to facilitate the learning process in the healthcare disciplines. It will enable new teachers, lecturers, assessors, tutors and facilitators to quickly and easily understand common educational concepts, to learn how to effectively assist learning, and to reflect and improve upon their own teaching practice. Containing top tips, personal accounts and exercises, this book includes: - teaching and learning theories and concepts - developing course material - teaching strategies and approaches to learning - assessing learning - evaluating teaching - reflecting on teaching and learning. Facilitating Learning in Healthcare is a useful practical resource for new teachers, mentors and group supervisors in all healthcare disciplines. Facilitating Learning in Healthcare is also available as an ebook. CONTENTS: 1. Introducing Teaching and Learning 2. Developing Course Material 3. Teaching Strategies and Approaches to Learning 4. Assessing Learning 5. Evaluating Teaching 6. Reflecting on Teaching and Learning REVIEWS: May-2012, Nursingtimes.net "...If teaching is not your main role, this book provides sufficient depth to support your development as an educator along with extensive reference lists to guide your further reading...This is a book that fills an important space on my bookshelf and has proven to be a fantastic, concise resource for teaching and learning theory. For practitioners like me who are developing their teaching skills or undertaking teaching qualifications, this book brings together a range of literature, theories and approaches into one accessible volume." Simon Browes, Doctoral research student, nursingtimes.net, May 2012 2012, Nursing Standard "The book would be useful as adjunct reading for those embarking on teaching for the first time. It provides a wealth of information on approaches to use that support learning, its assessment and evaluation, some of which are innovative and could be fun to use. It is well written...I especially like the way the bibliography is broken down into subject areas, enabling readers to spot texts supporting their special interests." Dame Betty Kershaw, Nursing Standard, 2012 Jan-2012, British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology "...This book will allow teachers new to the field of healthcare education to understand the common educational concepts and techniques, to learn how to effectively assist learning, and to reflect upon and improve their own teaching practice. This book is however not intended to be a comprehensive teaching manual. It is rather, an easy-to-read guide which will allow the teacher [to] understand common educational concepts and apply these to their every day teaching practice." David Williams, RCSI/Beaumont Hospital, British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, January 2012 04-Nov-2011, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding "As Colleges of Pharmacy seem to be shifting more and more pharmacy education activities to practicing pharmacists, this book will be of some value to those that have limited experience in teaching. It contains tips, personal accounts, and exercises...This book can be of great value to practitioners as well as college faculty and is written by experienced authors." International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding, 4 November 2011

Dhillon, Soraya; Raymond, Rebekah First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Edited by Soraya Dhillon - Head, The School of Pharmacy, University of Hertfordshire and Rebekah Raymond - Teacher Practitioner ISBN 978 0 85369 724 4 Published Feb 2009 Paperback 234 x 156mm (480pp) DESCRIPTION: Understand the application of therapeutics in clinical practice with Pharmacy Case Studies. This book helps you to integrate and demonstrate the knowledge gained during your undergraduate and pre-registration study. Case studies of increasing complexity tie in strands of learning from across the pharmacy curriculum. Scenarios include both community and hospital pharmacy situations, as suited to the disease and pharmaceutical care provision. Each chapter contains five case studies with questions and answers increasing in complexity from those for first year students through to cases designed for fourth year/pre-registration level. Primarily aimed at pharmacy students and pre-registration pharmacists, this book will also be useful for qualified pharmacists as well as medical students, nurses and others with a professional interest in therapeutics. CONTENTS: 1. Gastrointestinal 2. Cardiovascular 3. Respiratory 4. CNS 5. Infections 6. Endocrine 7. Obstetrics, Gynaecology and UTI 8. Malignant Disease 9. Nutrition and Blood 10. Musculoskeletal and Joint 11. Eyes 12. ENT 13. Skin 14. Immunological/vaccines 15. Liver Disease 16. Renal Diesase 17. Paediatrics 18. Elderly CASE STUDY: Try this sample case study on dementia , from Pharmacy Case Studies.

Chambers Fox, Shelley First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Shelley Chambers Fox - Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Washington State University. ISBN 978 0 85711 070 1 Published Jun 2014 Paperback 234 x 156mm (560pp) DESCRIPTION: Remington Education: Pharmaceutics provides comprehensive yet concise coverage of all aspects of pharmaceutics. The first part of the book covers physico-chemical principles and highlights the importance of designing dosage forms that contain the appropriate dose, are stable, palatable, easily used by the patient and release drugs in a predictable fashion for absorption. The second part applies these formulation principles to the design of dosage forms used by each route of administration. Each chapter advises on both the science of the delivery mechanism and appropriate use of that delivery system including patient counselling points. Each chapter features: - Learning objectives - Key points boxes - Drug examples - Illustrations - Assessment questions - Further reading and references Shelley Chambers Fox is a registered pharmacist with experience in pharmacy practice as well as academia. Written for students who aspire to be practicing pharmacists the author has included numerous case studies and self assessment questions to enable the key concepts to be grasped more readily, while illustrating how the science can be applied to practice to make sure that drugs offer the intended benefit to the patient. Read our interview with the author . Remington Education: Pharmaceutics is also available as an eBook . CONTENTS: 1. Introduction to dosage form design 2. Intermolecular forces and the physical and pharmaceutical properties of drugs 3. Dispersed systems 4. Properties of solutions and manipulation of solubility 5. Chemical stability of drugs 6. Drug travel from dosage form to receptor 7. Bioavailability, bioequivalence and the Biopharmaceutical Classification System 8. Parenteral drug delivery 9. Delivery of biopharmaceuticals and the use of novel carrier systems 10. Drug delivery to the eye 11. Drug delivery from the oral cavity 12. Oral delivery of immediate release dosage forms 13. Oral delivery of modified release solid dosage forms 14. Rectal and vaginal drug delivery 15. Nasal drug delivery 16. Drug delivery to the lung and from the lung 17. Drug delivery to the skin 18. Transdermal dosage forms: drug delivery to the blood stream Appendix Answers to questions and cases REVIEWS: Doody's Reviews, November 2014 "Many chapters include patient counselling tips, which should be helpful for students. Providing examples of marketed products based on the delivery technology discussed in the chapter makes the concept interesting and relevant... ...The fundamental theoretical and practical aspects of various drug delivery systems that this book presents will help students develop a solid understanding of the subject." Rahmat M. Talukder, PhD, RPh, Doody's Reviews, November 2014.

Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Product code SDIC DESCRIPTION: The Stockley's Interactions Checker Quickly check online what interactions exist, between any number of drugs, foods, drinks (including alcohol) and tobacco. It searches and links to the trusted content of Stockley's Drug Interactions to provide you with a rating symbol, description of the interaction and guidance on the action you should take, making it an indispensable interactions tool. or more information or to try it for yourself.

Rees, Judith A; Smith, Ian First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Judith A Rees - Senior Lecturer, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Manchester and Ian Smith - Boots Teacher Practitioner, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Manchester ISBN 978 0 85369 602 5 Published Nov 2005 Paperback 246 x 189mm (240pp) DESCRIPTION: Pharmaceutical Calculations Workbook is the companion self-study aid to Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculations . It contains practice calculations (with answers) similar to those encountered in pharmacy exams and in practice. Each chapter contains a variety of exercises for practising calculations using the methods covered in the companion text. Tables for completion are included in addition to individual drug- or patient-specific questions. This workbook will be invaluable to pharmacy students and preregistration pharmacists, as well as others who want to practise basic pharmaceutical calculations. Save money by buying our special calculations package. CONTENTS: 1. Calculations involving rational numbers 2. Calculations involving systems of units 3. Calculations involving concentrations 4. Calculations involving dilutions 5. Calculations involving formulations 6. Calculations involving doses 7. Calculations involving density, displacement volumes and displacement values 8. Calculations involving molecular weights 9. Calculations involving parenteral solutions REVIEWS: 15-Oct-06, American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 'Pharmaceutical Calculations Workbook provides a source of practice problems for students desiring more preparation, as well as providing a self-assessment resource to assure basic pharmacy calculations skills.' Ann Zweber, BPharm, Oregon State University. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. v.70(5); Oct 15, 2006 (review received from the authors)

Austin, Peter; Stroud, Mike First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Peter Austin - Senior Pharmacist Nutrition Support Team, Pharmacy Department, Southampton General Hospital and Mike Stroud - Senior Lecturer in Medicine and Nutrition, and Consultant Gastroenterologist ISBN 978 0 85369 658 2 Published Mar 2007 Paperback 234 x 156mm (320pp) DESCRIPTION: Patients who are unable to achieve an adequate nutritional intake via their gut are at risk of malnutrition and its many associated problems. They may, therefore, require feeding directly into a vein. Prescribing Adult Intravenous Nutrition is an introductory text offering the healthcare professional involved in nutritional support a practical guide to the broad principles and practice of adult intravenous nutrition. Prescribing Adult Intravenous Nutrition describes: - why nutritional care is so important - what should be given - what can go wrong - how to deal with any intravenous feeding problems - how to organise aspects of nutritional care. Numerous illustrations and case studies help to illustrate the principles discussed. CONTENTS: 1. The Importance of Nutritional Support 2. Oral and Enteral Tube Support 3. Intravenous Support 4. Clinical Assessment 5. Pharmaceutical Review 6. Decisions on Intravenous Nutrition 7. Fluid and Macronutrients 8. Electrolytes 9. Micronutrients 10. Prescribing for Patients with Specific Problems 11. Regimen Choice 12. Potential Complications 13. Monitoring 14. Organising Nutrition Support 15. Technical Services 16. On the Ward Appendix 1 Stability Appendix 2 Salts and Pharmaceutical Calculations Appendix 3 Micronutrient Preparations Appendix 4 High Sodium Drinks and Feeds for Short Bowel Syndrome REVIEWS: 01-Mar-08, The Pharmaceutical Journal 'This textbook...is both a comprehensive introduction to intravenous nutrition (IVN) and a useful reference text. The writing style is easy to read and information is provided at an accessible level for those new to the subject. This textbook covers all the areas that prescribers of parenteral nutrition should be aware of. It has relevance to all members of the healthcare team.' Rebecca white, chairman of the British Pharmaceutical Nutrition Group. The Pharmaceutical Journal (Vol. 280) 1 March 2008 01-Jul-07, PINTT 'It is written with the medical profession in mind and gives the facts in the candid and concise manner necessary for a book of this nature' PINNT Online. July 2007

North-Lewis, Penny First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Edited by Penny North-Lewis ISBN 978 0 85369 710 7 Published Jan 2008 Paperback 234 x 156mm (344pp) DESCRIPTION: Drugs and the Liver is designed to assist practitioners in making pragmatic choices for their patients. Liver disease is a widespread and increasing problem throughout the world, however little is published on how different types and degrees of liver dysfunction affect the body's ability to handle medicines. This book aims: - to enable the practitioner to assess liver function using biochemical markers, other tests, signs, symptoms and disease knowledge - to identify which pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters of a drug are likely to be affected by different types of liver disease - to consider the impact of a drug's side effects on a patient with liver disease. This practical guide covers background information on liver function, the principles of drug use in liver disease and includes a section of worked examples of commonly asked questions. It will be invaluable to clinical pharmacists and anyone making medicine choices in patients with liver impairment. CONTENTS: Part 1 Understanding Liver Function 1. Introduction to the Anatomy of the Liver 2. Functions of the Liver 3. Causes of Liver Disease and Dysfunction 4. Assessing Liver Function Part 2 Principles of Drug Use in Liver Disease 5. Pharmacokinetics of Drugs in Liver Disease 6. Undesirable Side Effects Part 3 Putting the Theory Into Practice 7. Applying the Principles-introduction 8. Introducing the Aide Memoire 9. Scenario 1 Choice of Analgesia 10. Scenario 2 Choice of Anti-emetic 11. Scenario 3 Choice of Anti-hyperlipidaemic Agent 12. Scenario 4 Choice of Hormone Relacement Therapy (HRT) 13. Scenario 5 Choice of Contraceptive Appendix 1 Detailed Description of the Patient Cases Appendix 2 The Blank Aide Memoire Form REVIEWS: 08-Oct-08, Chemist and Druggist 'For those pharmacists involved in medication reviews, interpretation of liver function test results is an essential part of the process. This book provides an excellent explanation of each parameter and the limitations of using the results alone when assessing the degree of liver function.' Jackie Smith, a pharmaceutical advisor, Chemist and Druggist, published online on October 2008 08-Aug-08, The Annals of Pharmacotherapy 'This book combines all pertinent issues relating to liver dysfunction and medication use in one reference. The authors and contributors have done an excellent job to make the book a practical tool that can be used by clinicians when making therapeutic choices rather than merely presenting pharmacokinetic principles and expected alterations in liver disease.' Sharya Vaughan Bourdet, PharmD BCPS, The Annals of Pharmacotherapy Vol. 42, July/August 2008 01-Apr-08, Doody Enterprises, Inc 'The book is written primarily for pharmacist clinicians, but it serves as a useful review for anyone who has an interest in drug metabolism and liver function...the thorough but easy to understand review of the liver anatomy and function is a highlight. This is a good read for those who need to brush up on these topics.' Patrick J. McDonnell, Temple University School of Pharmacy. Doody Enterprises, Inc. April 2008

Langley, Christopher A; Belcher, Dawn Second edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Christopher A. Langley - Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Aston University School of Pharmacy, and Dawn Belcher - Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Aston University School of Pharmacy ISBN 978 0 85711 055 8 Published May 2012 Paperback 234 x 156mm (224pp) DESCRIPTION: FASTtrack: Pharmaceutical Compounding and Dispensing 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. Based on the successful textbook, Pharmaceutical Compounding and Dispensing , this FASTtrack book has been designed to assist the student compounder in understanding the key dosage forms encountered within extemporaneous dispensing. For this new second edition all the references to modern texts (for example, the BNF ) have been updated, as well as labelling to reflect changes since the publication of the first edition. Some worked examples have been changed owing to the availability of pharmaceutical ingredients. Free access to online videos demonstrating various dispensing procedures is included. 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: Pharmaceutical Compounding and Dispensing is also available as an ebook. CONTENTS: 1. Introduction 2. Solutions 3. Suspensions 4. Emulsions 5. Creams 6. Ointments, Pastes and Gels 7. Suppositories and Pessaries 8. Powders and Capsules Bibilography Further Reading Appendix 1: Glossary of Terms Used in Formulations Appendix 2: Abbreviations Commonly Used Within Pharmacy Appendix 3: Formulae Contents REVIEWS: Jul-2012, Doody's Notes "Of value to new practitioners involved in compounding nonsterile pharmaceutical preparations...Each chapter starts with an overview of the dosage form followed by discussions of general methods, a number of worked examples, and then a self-assessment section...each chapter includes both key points and tips. The detail included in the examples in the chapters on dosage forms is exceptional...it delivers a practical guide for students whose curricula continue to provide didactic and practice experiences in compounding." Joseph Boullata, PharmD (University of Pennsylvania College of Nursing), Doody's Notes, July 2012 From the reviews of the previous edition: 15-Nov-09, Future Pharmacist 'This book (has the) ability to stand as both a perfect revision guide and possible reference resource. This book is well worth the money paid and time spent reading. I would definitely say this book is an essential read for all pharmacy students' Ryan Hamilton, Future Pharmacist, British Pharmaceutical Students' Association, Winter 2009 08-Oct-08, American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 'This book is a well organised and comprehensive review of extemporaneous pharmaceutical compounding and dispensing written by British educators. Overall this book is an excellent review of extemporaneous compounding and dispensing following the British National Formulary. This book would be a useful addition to the resource and reference library of pharmacy educators and practicing pharmacists seeking a review of extemporaneous pharmaceutical compounding and dispensing.' Deborah Lester Strong, PharmD, American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2008 72 (5) Article 123 October 2008 08-Oct-08, Chemist and Druggist 'FASTtrack Pharmaceutical Compounding and Dispensing is an ideal small and compact textbook for both students and pharmacists involved in extemporaneous dispensing.' Elizabeth Robinson, student, Keele University, Chemist and Druggist published online on October 2008 01-Feb-08, Doody Enterprises, Inc 'This book provides readers with a handy and useful guide to preparing accurate and effective pharmaceutical compounds and extemporaneous preparations. This is certainly written for students of pharmacy, but it is also useful for working pharmacists as a handy reference when they need to recall how to prepare/compound different dosage forms. Calculation examples and self assessment questions are a nice feature, particularly for pharmacy students. I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It certainly refreshed my memory of these topics from pharmacy school and it serves to remind us as pharmacists that this still is part of the job, albeit much less frequently.' Patrick J. McDonnell, PharmD. Temple University School of Pharmacy. Doody Enterprises, Inc. February 2008

Cairns, Donald Fourth edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Donald Cairns - Associate Head of School of Pharmacy, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK ISBN 978 0 85369 979 8 Published Jan 2012 Paperback 234 x 156mm (320pp) DESCRIPTION: Essentials of Pharmaceutical Chemistry is an introduction to pharmaceutical chemistry for undergraduate pharmacy, chemistry and medicinal chemistry students. It covers all of the core material necessary to provide an understanding of the basic chemistry of drug molecules. Now a core text on many university courses, the book contains numerous worked examples and problems. The 4th edition includes new chapters on Chromatographic Methods of Analysis, and Medicinal Chemistry - The Science of Drug Design. Read an interview with author Donald Cairns talking about his interest in the chemistry of drugs and poisons, the new edition of his book, and his desert island essentials. CONTENTS: 1. Chemistry of acids and bases 2. Partition coefficient and biopharmacy 3. Physicochemical properties of drugs 4. Stereochemistry 5. Drug metabolism 6. Volumetric analysis of drugs 7. Analytical spectroscopy 8. Chromatographic methods of analysis 9. Stability of drugs and medicines 10. Kinetics of drug stability 11. Licensing of drugs and the British Pharmacopoeia 12. Medicinal chemistry: the science of rational drug design 13. Answers to problems REVIEWS: June 2013 "An essential chemistry textbook which supports the integrated pharmacy education and helps the students to grasp the principles of pharmaceutical chemistry and how they are applied in pharmacy." Dr Praveen Bhugra, University of Sunderland, June 2013 May 2012, Doody's Notes "...Donald Cairns is a well-known educator, mentor, and researcher...this is an excellent resource for pharmacy students taking pharmaceutical chemistry and for individuals who intend to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry...Readers will find this as a useful reference.” Rahmat M Talukder, Ph.D., Doody's Notes, May 2012 January 2012, Compounding Today "NOT 'Medicinal Chemistry,' but 'Pharmaceutical Chemistry.' This is a great book detailing the basic chemistry of drugs...Throughout the book there are problems that can be worked, and it includes the answers at the end of the book. It is very easy-to-read and has very good graphics to support the discussions. In addition to being a good text, it is a good refresher for those that would like to review this topic." Compounding Today, 27 Jan 2012.

Edited by Nadia Bukhari and Sonia Kauser Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com ISBN 978 0 857114501 Published Jan 2023 DESCRIPTION: Following on from the popular Pharmacy RegistrationAssessment Questions series, Pharmacy Foundation Assessment Questions featuresover 400 revision questions. Along with guidance about how to prepare for, andapproach taking the new GPhC Registration Assessment exams. The questions and guidance are fully aligned to the latestguidance regarding the assessment process from the GPhC. Questions are based onlatest editions of both the BNF an BNFC, alongside the most current treatmentguidelines available at the time of writing. This book also includes questions featuring prescriptions, patientinformation and pictures of conditions, replicating the type of questionsstudents may encounter in the real exam. This revision aid gives students the opportunity to practicea variety of questions on styles ahead of the assessment including: • single best answer questions • extended matching questions • calculations Written by a team of experienced authors who all work withfoundation trainee pharmacists every day and including questions that arepractical and will truly challenge students. This book is the handy guide to help students prepare for their exams. About the authors Nadia Bukhari is Associate Professor in Pharmacy Practice at the UCL School of Pharmacy. Sonia Kauser is a Primary Care Pharmacist and Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice at the University of Manchester. CONTENTS: Table of contents Preface Acknowledgements About the authors Abbreviations Introduction to the Assessment How to use this book Single Best Answer Questions (SBA) Extended Matching Questions (EMQ) Calculations Case studies Answers Index

Jackson, Mark; Lowey, Andrew First edition Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com Edited by Mark Jackson - Quality Control and Quality Assurance Manager at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, UK and Andrew Lowey - Clinical Pharmacy Manager at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, UK ISBN 978 0 85369 901 9 Published May 2010 Paperback 234 x 156mm (480pp) DESCRIPTION: Handbook of Extemporaneous Preparation is a comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide to good practice in extemporaneous compounding. Written by experts in the field with input from the UK NHS Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Committee, this book is an invaluable reference for any clinical or procurement pharmacist, pharmacy technician or student involved with extemporaneous preparation. Written in two parts, this book provides: - standards for extemporaneous dispensing - stability summaries for the 50 most commonly prepared extemporaneously prepared medicines in NHS hospitals. It also includes sections relating to clinical risk assessment and advice for procuring "Specials" from manufacturers. It incorporates the key findings and outputs from the UK National Advisory Board study, including advice on purchasing unlicensed medicines. Although the standards set out in this book are primarily written for implementation in NHS hospitals, the principles should be equally applied across the profession internationally. Handbook of Extemporaneous Preparation is also available as an eBook. CONTENTS: Part A - Standards 1. Introduction 2. Risk Management 3. Quality Management 4. Personnel & Training 5. Premises & Equipment 6. Documentation 7. Preparation 8. Formulation & Stability 9. Quality Control 10. Complaints, Product Recalls & Adverse Events 11. Procurement & Quality Assessment of Extemporaneously Prepared Medicines 12. Audit & Monitoring Part B - Extemporaneous Preparation Formulary 13. Introduction 14. Formulary of Extemporaneous Preparations: Acetazolamide oral liquid Allopurinol oral liquid Amiodarone hydrochloride oral liquid L-Arginine hydrochloride oral liquid Azathioprine oral liquid Bendroflumethiazide oral liquid Captopril oral liquid Clobazam oral liquid Clonazepam oral liquid Clonidine hydrochloride oral liquid Clozpine oral liquid Co-careldopa oral liquid (levodopa and carbidopa) Co-enzyme Q10 oral liquid Dexamethasone oral liquid and dexamethasone sodium phosphate oral liquid Diazoxide oral liquid Dinoprostone (prostaglandin E2) oral liquid Ergocalciferol oral liquid Ethambutol hydrochloride oral liquid Gabapentin oral liquid Gliclazide oral liquid Hydrocortisone oral liquid Indometacin (indomethacin) oral liquid Isosorbide mononitrate oral liquid Joulie's solution (oral phosphate supplement) Knox mouthwash Levothyroxine sodium oral liquid Lorazepam oral liquid Magnesium glycerophosphate oral liquid Menadiol sodium phosphate oral liquid Metformin hydrochloride oral liquid Midazolam hydrochloride oral liquid Morphine sulfate oral liquid Omeprazole oral liquid Phenobarbital and phenobarbital sodium oral liquid Phenoxybenzamine hydrochloride oral liquid Potassium acid phosphate oral liquid Primidone oral liquid Pyrazinamide oral liquid Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) oral liquid Quinine sulfate oral liquid Sildenafil citrate oral liquid Sodium bicarbonate oral liquid Sodium chloride oral liquid Sodium phenylbutyrate oral liquid St Mark's solution Tacrolimus oral mouthwash Tacrolimus oral suspension Thiamine hydrochloride oral liquid Tranexamic acid oral mouthwash Vancomycin hydrochloride oral liquid Warfarin sodium oral liquid Appendix 1: Change control request form Appendix 2: Deviation reporting form Appendix 3: Example raw material specification Appendix 4: Example worksheet Appendix 5: Technical agreement for commissioning of extemporaneous product preparation service Appendix 6: Audit tool for extemporaneous preparation Appendix 7: Suspending agents REVIEWS: Oct-2011, Australian Prescriber "...this resource offers a real advantage to both the prescriber and the pharmacist in the provision of quality oral liquids...Of particular use and unique to this text is the inclusion of a 'risk assessment' section in each monograph which addresses the clinical and technical risks associated with the extemporaneous preparation of each oral liquid...This book is not only a useful resource, but a valuable addition to the texts available on extemporaneous dispensing for those prescribers wanting quick access to suitable oral liquid alternatives..." Alison Haywood, Senior Lecturer, Griffith University, and Beverley Glass, Professor of Pharmacy, James Cook University Queensland, Australian Prescriber 34(5), October 2011.

Scheduled closure of pharmpress.com ISBN 978 0 85711 246 0 Published Apr 2015 DESCRIPTION: Buy both of these books together to take advantage of the special package price. If bought individually, £54.98. Package contains: Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculations , 4th edition 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. Every chapter contains learning objectives, worked examples and sample questions and has been fully updated. Pharmaceutical Calculations Workbook This is the companion self-study workbook to Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculations. It contains practice calculations (with answers) similar to those that might be presented in pharmacy examinations and in practice. This workbook will be invaluable to pharmacy undergraduates and preregistration pharmacists, as well as others who want to practise basic pharmaceutical calculations.