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The Art, Science, and Technology Pharmaceutical Compounding - Hardcover

Lloyd V. Allen Jr. (author)

 
9780917330889: The Art, Science, and Technology Pharmaceutical Compounding

Synopsis

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; and participate in the megatrend market of the millennium: home health care.

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Book Description

The Art, Science, and Technology of Pharmaceutical Compounding presents, in a logical and progressive format, all the information a pharmacy student needs to understand the purpose and processes of compounding. This comprehensive reference provides practitioners with essential information on establishing, equipping, and operating a compounding facility. The book also features more than 200 formulations that cover all the dosage forms and delivery systems of modern medications. Revision Highlights

Key Features:
* 25 chapters by the eminent expert on pharmaceutical compounding
* discusses all aspects of good manufacturing practices for compounding medications
* Provides the necessary ingredients and steps for preparing more than 200 formulations, including bases, vehicles, and ingredient-specific medications
Features quality control measures for all aspects of compounding

About the Author

Loyd V. Allen, Jr., PhD, Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding, Edmond, Oklahoma, and Professor Emeritus, College of Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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