Pharmaceutical Compounding and Dispensing

Rif. 12-9780853699125

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• Nome: Pharmaceutical Compounding and Dispensing
• Marchio: Pharmpress
• Descrizione: Marriott, John; Wilson, Keith; Langley, Christopher A; Belcher, DawnSecond editionScheduled closure of pharmpress.comJohn 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 PharmacyISBN 978 0 85369 912 5Published May 2010Paperback 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

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• Colore/Forma: 246 x 189mm