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Practical Pharmaceutics: An International Guideline for the Preparation, Care and Use of Medicinal Products

Practical Pharmaceutics: An International Guideline for the Preparation, Care and Use of Medicinal Products

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Practical Pharmaceutics provides essential knowledge on the preparation, quality control, logistics, dispensing, and use of medicines, with updated illustrations and tables. It covers step-by-step coverage from prescription to production, usage instructions to procurement, and the impact of medicines on the environment. The book is valuable for pharmacists, students, and professionals, offering product knowledge and enabling them to make the required medicine available, store medicines properly, adapt medicines, and dispense them with appropriate information. It is also used in the curriculum of international universities and schools of Pharmacy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 986 pages
Publication date: 16 June 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG


Practical Pharmaceutics is a comprehensive and essential guide to the preparation, quality control, logistics, dispensing, and use of medicines. Written by experienced pharmacists and scientists from across Europe, including hospitals, academia, and industry, this second edition offers a wealth of information and practical examples.

The book covers a wide range of topics, including current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and GMP-based guidelines, EU-legislation, and therapeutic proteins and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products. Each chapter has been updated with numerous new and revised illustrations and tables, making it easier for readers to understand complex concepts.

The book is designed to cater to a diverse audience, including students, pharmacists, and professionals involved in the pharmaceutical industry. It provides step-by-step coverage of the entire medicine lifecycle, from prescription to production, usage instructions, procurement, and the environmental impact of medicines. It offers product knowledge for pharmacists working directly with patients, enabling them to provide appropriate medicine availability, storage, adaptation, and dispensing.

Furthermore, the book is valuable for industrial pharmacists as it serves as a reminder of the application of medicines manufactured. The basic knowledge presented in Practical Pharmaceutics is relevant to pharmacists working in community and hospital pharmacies, as well as in industry. Undergraduate and graduate pharmacy students will find the information presented in a coherent and well-supported manner, with relevant examples to enhance their understanding of the subject.

With its extensive coverage and practical insights, Practical Pharmaceutics has become a reliable resource for anyone involved in the field of pharmacy. It is an essential tool for pharmacists, students, and professionals seeking to improve their knowledge and skills in the preparation, quality control, and administration of medicines.

Weight: 2956g
Dimension: 279 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031202971
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2023

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