Description
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.
Pharmaceutical Compounding and Dispensing is a comprehensive practical guide to producing extemporaneous formulations safely and effectively. The second edition has been fully revised and updated. It covers three core sections:
- the history of compounding
- pharmaceutical forms and their preparation
- product formulae
Videos of dispensing procedures are available. Details are available in the print book.
Part 1 - History of compounding
• Historical perspective
• Obsolete dosage forms, equipment and methods of preparation
• Historical weights and measures
Part 2 - Pharmaceutical forms and their preparation
• Key formulation skills
• Extemporaneous dispensing
• Solutions
• Suspensions
• Emulsions
• Creams
• Ointments, pastes and gels
• Suppositories and pessaries
• Powders and capsules
• Specialised formulation issues
Part 3 - Product formulae
• Creams
• Dusting powders
• Internal mixtures
• Liniments, lotions and applications
• Ointments and pastes
• Powders
• Miscellaneous formulae
Appendix 1. Glossary of terms used in formulations
Appendix 2. Abbreviations commonly used in pharmac
Appendix 3. Changing substance names from British Approved Names to recommended International Non-Proprietary Names
