The Art, Science, and Technology of Pharmaceutical CompoundingThe Art, Science, and Technology of Pharmaceutical Compounding presents in a logical and progressive format all the information that pharmacists and student pharmacists need to understand the purpose and processes of compounding. Author Loyd V. Allen Jr., the preeminent expert, covers basic guidelines, economic and technical factors that compounding pharmacists must consider, and all aspects of good manufacturing practices for compounded medications. In this fifth edition, all chapters have been updated and several significantly revised¿particularly ¿Compounding with Hazardous Drugs¿¿and three new chapters have been added: ¿Pharmaceutical Compounding Errors,¿ ¿Foams,¿ and ¿Compounding with Special Ingredients.¿ Information on the new law affecting compounding, the Drug Quality and Security Act, is incorporated throughout the book. Chapter 14 now includes information on compounding "films."
Rapid Interpretation of EKG'sThe reader's rapid assimilation of medical concepts is the key to the continuing success of this best-selling book. A caption explains the concept illustrated on each page, and a few simple sentences reinforce the concept with interactive (programmed) learning, which links to the following page. Dr Dubin's light and entertaining style, known world-wide, makes learning enjoyable. Practice twelve-lead tracings at the end establish self-confidence, and summarised reference sheets with examples (designed to be copied) provide an excellent review. Most recently updated in February 2006.