Foundation in Pharmacy Practice
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Whalley, Ben J; Fletcher, Kate; Weston, Sam; Howard, Rachel; Rawlinson, Clare
First edition
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Ben J Whalley - Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy, Reading School of Pharmacy, Kate E Fletcher - Teacher Practitioner, School of Pharmacy, Sam E Weston - Teacher Practitioner, Reading School of Pharmacy, Rachel L Howard - Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Reading School of Pharmacy and Clare F Rawlinson - Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Reading School of Pharmacy
ISBN 978 0 85369 747 3
Published Jun 2008
Paperback 246 x 189mm (224pp)
DESCRIPTION:
Foundation in Pharmacy Practice is an essential introductory text for first year students. Providing an overview of the principal pharmacy practice topics in a practical and succinct manner, it serves as a starting point for further study.
Major areas covered include:
- an introduction to medicines management
- essential communication skills
- prescription types, legal requirements, interpretation and understanding
- packaging and labelling of medicines
- compliance, adherence and concordance
- sale and supply of medicines.
Foundation in Pharmacy Practice is an essential teaching and learning resource for pharmacy students and their teachers. Facilitated by regular signposting and referencing to specific texts, it includes a useful and easily navigated glossary of reference terms.
CONTENTS:
Section 1 Pharmacy and the Pharmacist
1. What Is Pharmacy Practice
2. Structure and Function of the NHS
3. An Overview of Community Pharmacy
4. An Overview of Hospital Pharmacy
5. An Overview of Industrial Sector Pharmacy
Section 2 Professional Aspects of Pharmacy
6. An Introduction to Medicines Management
7. An Introduction to Law, Ethics, Confidentiality and Duty of Care
8. An Overview of the Structure and Function of the RPSGB
9. Essential Communication Skills for Pharmacists
Section 3 Dispensing
10. Dispensing 1: Prescription Types and Legal Requirements
11. Dispensing 2: Prescription Interpretation and Understanding
12. Labelling and Packaging of Medicines 1: Dispensed Medicines
13. Labelling and Packaging of Medicines 2: Manufacturers Labelling
14. Extemporaneous Dispensing, a Beginner's Guide
15. Principles of Compliance, Adherence and Concordance
16. Sale and Supply of Medicines: Risk and Advice Provision
Appendix 1. Major Routes of Drug Administration
Glossary of Common Parmacy Practice Terms
REVIEWS:
08-Sep-08, Doody Enterprises, Inc.
'This book is detailed enough to provide readers with a strong background in pharmacy practice and to serve as a useful reference for seasoned professionals. It is comprehensive guide to practice.'
Richard P Berardi, RPh, BSc, MHA (Temple University Hospital) Doody Enterprises Sept 2008
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