Modern Dispensing Pharmacy


Book Description

Dispensing of medication remains an art and a most exacting science, which pharmacists are supposed to master. Obviously modern pharmacists have to cope with their changing role and this has been the focal theme in presenting this text on Modern Dispensing Pharmacy. Attempts have been made to inculcate the newer concepts and latest knowledge relevant to a pharmacist as dispenser of medicines that is greatly facilitated with the knowledge of computers and user friendly softwares. FEATURES - To maintain a balance between the traditional and the modern practice of dispensing, this text covers briefly the basic techniques of compounding and introduces the modern concepts in adequate details. - Appendices provided in this book gives useful information relevant to the dispensing pharmacist.




Modern Dispensing and Hospital Pharmacy


Book Description

Traditional practice as well as orientation of Dispensing and Hospital Pharmacy has undergone drastic changes. The spectrum of activities of the pharmacists involved in Dispensing and Hospital Pharmacy is widening with a greater focus and emphasis on health care delivery. The book 'Modern Dispensing and Hospital Pharmacy' comprises chapters such as Genesis and Evaluation of Pharmacy, Principles of Dispensing, Prescription, Pharmaceutical Calculation, Posology, Mixtures, Solutions, Emulsions, Powders, Lotions and Liniments, Suspensions, Ointments and Miscellaneous Preparations, Extraction and Galenical Products, and Incompatibility. This book also covers Organization of a Hospital Pharmacy, Drug Distribution, Drug Information Centre, Hospital Management and Records as applicable in modern hospital pharmacy. The main aim of writing this book is to present up to date knowledge to maintain a balance between the traditional and the modern techniques of dispensing and hospital pharmacy. An attempt has been made to include the newer concepts and latest knowledge relevant to a pharmacist as a member of health care delivery system




Pharmaceutical Compounding and Dispensing


Book Description

Supplementary videos demonstrating various dispensing procedures can be viewed online at www.pharmpress.com/PCDvideos. --Book Jacket.




Modern Dispensing Pharmacy (Including Sports & Practical Physiology)


Book Description

Topics 1. Pharmacist: A Health Care Provider 2. Prescription 3. Art of Compounding of Medicines 4. Art of Dispensing of Medicines 5. Good Pharmacy Practices 6. Storage and Stability of Medicines 7. Posology 8. Physicochemical incompatibility 9. Therapeutic Incompatibility 10. Pharmaceutical Additives 11. Monophasic Liquids 12. Suspensions 13. Emulsions 14. Semisolids 15. Suppositories 16. Pharmaceutical Powders 17. Unit Dosage Forms 18. Sterile Preparations 19. Novel Drug Del ivery Systems 20.Pharmaceutical Calculations










The History of Pharmacy


Book Description

Originally published in 1995, The History of Pharmacy is a critical bibliography of selected information on the history of pharmacy. The book is designed to guide students and academics through the history of science and technology. Topics range from medicine, chemical technology and the economics and business of pharmacy to pharmacy’s influence in the arts. The bibliography includes an exhaustive selection of primary and secondary sources and is arranged chronologically. This book will be of interest to those researching in the area of the history of science and technology and will appeal to students and academic researchers alike.




Health Promotion for Pharmacists


Book Description

This text encourages involvement of community pharmacists in all aspects of health promotion and discusses the key role of pharmacists in advice on stopping smoking and drugs misuse. It contains clear case studies.




Hospital And Clinical Pharmacy


Book Description

Hospitals - Hospital Pharmacy - Drug Distribution System in Hospitals - Procurement of Stores and Inventory Control - Hospital Manufacturing - Surgical Instruments, Medical Equipments and Health Accessories - Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee and Hospital Formulary - Drug Information Services and Drug Information Bulletin - Surgical Dressings and Supplies - Computers - Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy - Modern Dispensing Aspects - Medical Terminology - Diseases, Manifestations and Symptoms - Physiological Parameters - Drug Interactions - Adverse Drug Reactions - Drugs in Clinical Toxicity - Drug Dependence - Bio-Availability of Drugs




Dispensing Pharmacy


Book Description

The Dispensing pharmacy, a practical manual includes all the dosage forms i.e. Liquid, Solid and Semisolid dosage forms and Pharmaceutical incompatibilities in detail. This manual will be useful for both D.Pharm and B.Pharm students.