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Updated with new chapters and topics, this book provides a comprehensive description of all essential topics in contemporary pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. It also features interactive computer simulations for students to experiment and observe PK/PD models in action. *    Presents the essentials of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in a clear and progressive manner *    Helps students better appreciate important concepts and gain a greater understanding of the mechanism of action of drugs by reinforcing practical applications in both the book and the computer modules *    Features interactive computer simulations, available online through a companion website at: https://web.uri.edu/pharmacy/research/rosenbaum/sims/ *    Adds new chapters on physiologically based pharmacokinetic models, predicting drug-drug interactions,  and pharmacogenetics while also strengthening original chapters to better prepare students for more advanced applications *    Reviews of the 1st edition: "This is an ideal textbook for those starting out ... and also for use as a reference book ...." (International Society for the Study of Xenobiotics) and "I could recommend Rosenbaum's book for pharmacology students because it is written from  a perspective of drug action . . . Overall, this is a well-written introduction to PK/PD .... "  (British Toxicology Society Newsletter)

The essential pharmaceutics textbook One of the world's best-known texts on pharmaceutics, Aulton's Pharmaceutics offers a complete course in one book for students in all years of undergraduate pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences degrees. Thoroughly revised, updated and extended by experts in their fields and edited by Professors Kevin Taylor and Michael Aulton, this new edition includes the science of formulation, pharmaceutical manufacturing and drug delivery. All aspects of pharmaceutics are covered in a clear and readily accessible way and extensively illustrated throughout, providing an essential companion to the entire pharmaceutics curriculum from day one until the end of the course. Fully updated throughout, with the addition of new chapters, to reflect advances in formulation and drug delivery science, pharmaceutical manufacturing and medicines regulation Designed and written for newcomers to the design and manufacture of dosage forms Relevant pharmaceutical science covered throughout Includes the science of formulation and drug delivery Reflects current practices and future applications of formulation and drug delivery science to small drug molecules, biotechnology products and nanomedicines Key points boxes throughout Over 400 online multiple choice questions Fully updated throughout, with the addition of new chapters, to reflect advances in formulation and drug delivery science, pharmaceutical manufacturing and medicines regulation Designed and written for newcomers to the design and manufacture of dosage forms Relevant pharmaceutical science covered throughout Includes the science of formulation and drug delivery Reflects current practices and future applications of formulation and drug delivery science to small drug molecules, biotechnology products and nanomedicines Key points boxes throughout Over 400 online multiple choice questions

The latest in ASHP's Letters series, Letters from Leaders in Pharmacy shares the inspiring journeys of 31 pharmacy leaders who have completed or been involved with the Pharmacy Leadership Academy - an online, year-long, rigorous program with a comprehensive curriculum designed to enhance the leadership competence of pharmacists and the pharmacy workforce. Through their letters, the authors provide valuable leadership learnings and advice on topics such as: Integrating career and life goals. Embracing vulnerability. Developing trust within your team. Leading with integrity and compassion. Defining and living by your leadership values. Setting an example as a leader when dealing with crises. Recognizing the value of involvement in professional organizational leadership. These letters will also allow you to benefit from others' leadership journeys and lessons learned including: In the pharmacy content, learning the meaning of leadership and what success looks like. Realizing the value of being nimble and the importance of organizational culture and design. Being in leadership for the right reasons. Learning that empowering your staff entails understanding how the work gets done. Believing in yourself. Appreciating the value of mentors. Observing other leaders and learning from what works and what doesn't work. And many more.

Telehealth is a valuable tool for the profession of pharmacy to extend its reach to patients for the provision of medication management and complex patient care. Telehealth services have grown significantly over recent years and have been leveraged expressly during the COVID-19 global pandemic. These services have the potential to improve patient access to care, cost efficiencies, and quality while meeting consumer demand.. This title will serve as a guide to pharmacists who are beginning to implement telehealth services, and will also serve as a valuable resource to those with existing services by providing insight on best practices and revenue opportunities.

100 complex cases illustrate how to ensure safe, effective treatment during transition between care settings  Moving a patient from one healthcare provider or setting to another--transition of care--increases the risk of medication error due to inadequate communication and poor coordination. Providing a deep dive into a critical but rarely addressed topic, Transition of Care Casebook in Pharmacy explains how to deliver and optimize complex patient care during such transitions.  The author makes the case that while guideline- and evidence-based therapy is important, pharmacists must address other patient-specific needs and possible obstacles barriers to safety, efficacy, and adherence of therapies. Organized by disease state, each case incorporates clinical knowledge, patient education, effective communication, and social issues.  Features 100 complex clinical cases incorporate specific elements of patient care mimicking real-world practice Unique needs of various patient populations and health conditions are addressed Provides concise coverage of various medical conditions commonly encountered in today's practice Includes charts with lab findings, medication records, provider notes, and diagnostic exams Bulleted text explains the theory and rational for each case  

Designed as a true introduction to the subject, Essentials of Pharmacoeconomics: Health Economics and Outcomes Research, ThirdEdition includes information on fundamental topics, defines terminology, and provides examples for evaluating published research, making it perfect for any pharmacy student or practitioner new to the topic.   This updated edition provides the critical foundations of knowledge for measuring costs and health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) and evaluating the four types of studies (CMA, CEA, CUA, and CBA); it also explains Markov and Budget Impact Analysis modeling, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using retrospective databases and real-world data (RWD). Additionally, the text summarizes the use of pharmacoeconomic evaluations by decision makers outside of the United States and the extent to which pharmacoeconomic data are used to make decisions in the United States, includes barriers to its use, and discusses future issues. All of this information is designed to ensure preparedness to improve clinical and humanistic outcomes based on available resources.  Updated Composite research articles throughout the text demonstrate how to evaluate the positive and negative aspects found in a mix of published research articles.   New! Full examples of decision analysis and Markov analysis are available on thePoint. Key terms are bolded throughout the textbook, and definitions of these terms are summarized in a glossary. Pharmacoeconomics research uses terminology derived from other disciplines, such as economics, that might not be familiar to all readers. Equations readers will need to know are explained using multiple example calculations. Questions/Exercises appear at the end of most chapters so that readers can assess their understanding of key concepts. Answers are included at the back of the textbook. References and Suggested Readings at the end of each chapter provide resources available to the reader for further study on the chapter topic. eBook available. Fast, smart, and convenient, today's eBooks can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and much more.

This classic, field-defining textbook, now in its sixth edition, provides the most comprehensive guidance available for anyone needing up-to-date information in pharmacoepidemiology. This edition has been fully revised and updated throughout and continues to provide a rounded view on all perspectives from academia, industry and regulatory bodies, addressing data sources, applications and methodologies with great clarity.

This first volume of an exciting new book series offers a comprehensive and logically organized introduction to clinical pharmacy as applied to renal medicine. The volume opens with a review of renal pharmacokinetics: absorption; distribution; metabolism; and elimination, as well as drug dosing in renal impairment, and important knowledge specific to aging and renal impairment. Acute kidney injury receives extensive attention, including pre-renal, intra-renal, and post-renal injuries. The book also outlines the role of clinical pharmacy in chronic kidney disease and end stage renal failure. Additional chapters provide detailed information on the methods and pharmacokinetics of renal dialysis, and the epidemiology and management of drug-induced nephrotoxicity. The Advanced Clinical Pharmacy series provides a review of core pharmaceutical concepts, a foundation for optimizing pharmacotherapy, and an introduction to advanced clinical practice. The editors and contributors are international experts who distill the core knowledge of each specialty. The books offer real-world insights to benefit both new practitioners, and experienced pharmacists exploring new areas of clinical pharmacy

The Art, Science, and Technology of Pharmaceutical Compounding, 6th Edition has been completely revised and covers all aspects of pharmaceutical compounding. Featured are the regulations,technology, scientific foundation, and clinical consulting aspects of the dosage forms that can be compounded. It also contains example formulas for all dosage forms along with the ingredients, quantities, use of each ingredient, and instructions for preparation. In addition to formulation development including flavoring, sweetening, preservation and compliance and compatibility considerations, quality control and areas of potential errors are also presented. More than ever, there is a need for a practical compounding reference that integrates the science and practice of compounding while emphasizing the need for caution, innovation, and patient counseling. KEY FEATURES: Covers all aspects of nonsterile and sterile as well as nonhazardous and hazardous compounding. Blends the scientific and technologic aspects of compounding to support an understanding of the importance of each compounded dosage form. Presents different technologies for compounding various dosage forms, as well as example. Formulations for all dosage forms presented in the book. Features an entirely new chapter emphasizing the pharmacist's role in addressing incompatibilities and their potential clinical effects.

Economic Evaluation of Pharmacy Services provides the latest on the trend to a more product-centered and service-centered practice, eschewing traditional economic evaluation techniques that focus on product-to-product comparisons in favor of evaluating processes that measure costs and health outcomes. Complete with examples focusing on best practices, including various study designs, types of pharmacy services, and types of outcomes being evaluated, the book emphasizes case studies and examples that help readers understand economic evaluation techniques. Many of these techniques are transferable across countries, especially where there are advanced and stable health systems in place. With the help of this practical guide, readers will gain a thorough understanding of the application of economic evaluation of pharmacy services. Delivers a practical guide for conducting economic evaluations of hospital and community pharmacy services Documents the literature around health economic evaluation and innovative pharmacy services Guides the development of a standardized health economic evaluation tool to evaluate these services