The Art, Science, and Technology of Pharmaceutical Compounding

by Loyd V. Allen Jr.

Book Overview

The Art, Science and Technology of Pharmaceutical Compounding is a ready reference for practitioners who already compound pharmaceuticals or want to enter the compounding market. It also prepares students to enter the profession armed with the knowledge to: care for the terminally ill; prepare palatable, flavoured medications for paediatric patients; meet the special medication needs of geriatric patients; enter the field of veterinary compounding;...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0917330889
• ISBN13: 9780917330889
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: American Pharmaceutical Association
• Length: 319 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Expand into the creative side of pharmacy!

Excellent coverage of pharmaceutical compounding. This book includes tools, ingredients, sample recipes, and useful vocabulary on pharmaceutical compounding. It is an exceptional resource and guide for pharmacists intending to expand into compounding, breaking away from the traditional robotic-like duties of community pharmacies. It will help the pharmacist get started on this different, fun, and creative side of pharmaceutical service: compounding. Have fun!