The Art, Science, and Technology of Pharmaceutical Compounding

Author: Loyd V. Allen Jr.

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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.

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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.