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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Pharmacy in Public Health: Basics and Beyond
Book SynopsisPharmacy in Public Health: Basics and Beyond outlines what public health is and why it is so important for today's pharmacists to know. This practical book covers key areas like the foundations of public health, concepts and tools of policy, and models of public health programs run by pharmacists. It provides pharmacists and pharmacy students all of the tools they need to get started making an impact in their communities. Readers are guided through three sections that progressively build knowledge of concepts, tools, and models of pharmacist participation in public health activities.Be prepared for21st century challenges such as: Disease prevention Immunization programs Public health crises such as Avian Influenza and H1N1 virus The obesity and diabetes epidemics Government health programs n Health care reform Tobacco cessation And much more This publication answers these tough issues and prepares you for public health challenges ahead.Table of ContentsPreface Part 1 - Foundations of Public Health Part 2 - Concepts and Tools of Public Health Policy Part 3-Models of Pharmacist-Run Public Health Programs Glossary Subject Index General Index
£77.35
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Basic Skills in Interpreting Laboratory Data
Book SynopsisThe most popular teaching text on laboratory data for pharmacy students and go-to reference for pharmacists in therapeutic practice.Now in its seventh edition, Basic Skills has been expanded and updated to cover new drugs, research, and therapeutic approaches. Written by 40 established clinicians and pharmacy faculty members and reviewed by additional experts, it is designed to make all information clear and quickly accessible. Minicases provide clinical scenarios for using tests and managing patients, and quickview charts throughout offer clear interpretations of lab results.The indispensable guide to interpreting clinical laboratory data.New to this edition: A new chapter on nutrition support Significant updates to all chapters Expanded chapters on Pharmacogenomics and Cardiology Additional section on Infectious Diseases covering Bacteria, and Fungi, Viruses and Mycobacteria Learning points conclude each chapter and highlight key concepts about the laboratory tests 25 chapters divided into three sections: Basic Concepts and Test Interpretations; System Disorders and Diagnostic Tests; and Tests for Special Populations Complex but critical skills are required for clinical pharmacists to effectively use lab data in screening for or diagnosing diseases and in monitoring the safety and effectiveness of treatment. As the only book of its kind specifically written for pharmacists by pharmacists, Basic Skills makes it easier to make accurate and critical decisions based on laboratory data.
£116.00
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Hidden Narratives
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists NICU Primer for Pharmacists
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Ahfs Drug Information 2025
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Medication Safety Officer's Handbook
Book SynopsisThe medication safety officer's arena is fascinating, challenging, and ever-evolving. Whether you're new to medication safety or an experienced Medication Safety Officer (MSO), this guide will be an invaluable resource. The Medication Safety Officer's Handbook offers expert guidance in every area of your work, from setting up safety systems to dealing with personnel problems, along with sample forms, checklists and other job tools.You'll not only learn strategies for making changes, but also systems for error reporting and analysis, and guidance on managing adverse outcomes. Written by experts for pharmacists and nurses who oversee medication safety, it is the essential reference for all MSOs.Get the answers you want at your fingertips, on questions such as: What are all the responsibilities of an MSO? How do I prioritize? With no formal authority, how do I make changes? How do I design a template for a modified root cause analysis? What should be included in a medication safety orientation for staff? Where is the most trustworthy information on a particular safety topic? You'll find detailed information for all areas of medication safety, from automated dispensing cabinet override criteria to examples of a Sentinel Event alert gap analysis. With the Medications Safety Officer's Handbook by your side, you're never at a loss for answers.Trade Review"The strength of your book goes far beyond that of being a manual ... although it does contain useful factual material, more importantly it really arms the individual with thoughts and arguments that they can adapt to the respective scenario ... not many books do that, not many books manage to stimulate thought processes." - D. Balzan, Pharmacist, Malta
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists AHFS Drug Information 2026
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists HIV Pharmacotherapy
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Ashp Injectable Drug Information
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Basic Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry
Book SynopsisDesigned to help students incrementally build their knowledge of fundamental concepts of medicinal chemistry and their applications to therapeutic decisions, it is progressively organized. Specific sections of the text have been updated to make potentially confusing concepts easier to understand. Numerous examples and review questions further reinforce learning and analytical skills.This updated and expanded edition of the popular textbook, Basic Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry,, has been enhanced with new subject material, numerous self-assessment tools, and special features to advance and strengthen the learning process.New in the Third EditionEnhanced explanations, discussions, and examples in many key chapters.Additional summary tables to help readers better select the proper drug binding interaction.Expanded discussion on Pharmacogenomics, including multiple specific examples.Updated examples throughout the text to include a wider range of drugs and drug classesIncreased focus on application of concepts to therapeutic decisions and pharmacy practice.
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists AHFS® Drug Information® 2024
Book SynopsisAHFS Drug Information® 2024 contains the most dependable drug information available—all in one place. It is the most comprehensive evidence-based source of drug information complete with therapeutic guidelines and off-label uses.With expanded and revised content supported by more than 97,000 references and incorporating the advice of numerous subject matter experts, AHFS DI helps you protect your patients and your practice.Updates in the new edition:Clinical perspective sections that include place of therapy discussions and recommendations from therapeutic guidelines.Expanded coverage of specialty medications used to treat a variety of complex, chronic conditions that often require special handling and administration and may require careful oversight to manage severe adverse effects and dosage adjustments.Contemporary topics such as new RSV treatments and vaccines, safety issues associated with the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists, novel orphan drugs, biosimilars, and more.Expanded content on new and emerging gene therapies.Updates to a variety of vaccine monographs including the pneumococcal, rabies, and respiratory syncytial virus vaccinesExpanded content on off-label uses and long-term clinical data,MedWatch alerts, Standardize4Safety information, REMS data, and focused FDA updates for various medications.New content on over 175 new molecular entities (NMEs) or new therapeutic biological products and substantive revisions on approximately 190 medications.Trade ReviewThis book succeeds in offering an updated drug compendium of evidence-based drug monographs, meeting the needs of today's healthcare professionals. The reference continues to be trustworthy, relying on the most prestigious and knowledgeable drug experts in the medical field.This reference can be used by any healthcare professional utilizing or prescribing medications in their practice, including physicians, pharmacists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The book is so nicely organized and easily referenced that it can also be used by students in the medical, pharmacy, and nursing fields as well."- Melissa M. Potts, BS, PharmD, Doodys Review Service
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Manual for Pharmacy Technicians
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Smart Infusion Pumps: Implementation, Management,
Book SynopsisThere are no two ways about it: smart infusion pumps have transformed the dosage delivery system by reducing errors and improving patient care. However, clinicians and nurses are crucial in making critical decisions, monitoring the systems, and managing drug libraries. It is therefore vital that healthcare professionals have the most comprehensive expert guidance possible. ASHP's updated edition of Smart Infusion Pumps puts all the information you need at your fingertips.This is the core handbook for selecting, implementing, and operating this essential medical technology, covering every aspect of infusion pump management, including guidance for their growing use in patient home care.Updated and expanded, with practice tips, charts, checklists, scenarios, and more, the second edition details procedures that ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and patient safety.Inside this edition you'll find: 8 updated and 5 new chapters. Key terms. Practice tips. References. An expanded drug library for general and paediatric use, and patient-controlled analgesia. As the essential guide for anybody who works with smart infusion pumps, you'll want to have one for each member of your team.
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Entrepreneurs in Pharmacy and Other Leaders
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Meeting Accreditation Standards: A Pharmacy
Book SynopsisIt’s the only book to cover all the latest major accreditation standards. Highlights include: Major changes including revised survey processes and streamlined standards to emphasize CMS’s focus on safety and improving the quality of patient care New chapters for the fourth accreditation organization CIHQ, Antimicrobial Stewardship, and Pain Management Addresses the standards and requirements effective from July 2019 to the extent that they are known Contains the most up-to-date medication management (MM) standards and requirements and the medicationrelated 2019 NPSGs and their requirements This book reflects the accrediting industry’s increased emphasis on safety for the patient, employees, and the general public. Tothat end, it aims to help pharmacies comply with critical standards and incorporate them into their everyday practice. This edition includes the most current updates, revised examples of forms and documents, updated checklists, and an expanded more complete index for easier search capabilities. Additionally, the authors put this latest data into context with compliance strategies you can use in your everyday practice.
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Introduction to Acute & Ambulatory Care Pharmacy
Book SynopsisWith the second edition of Introduction to Acute and Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice, pharmacy students and technicians can gain a professional head start by learning essential vocabulary, legal and regulatory issues, and the core clinical and administrative pharmacy operations in various practice settings. It is also a useful reference for new practitioners and anyone else interested in institutional pharmacy’s current financial, technological, and distributional systems.The second edition provides a thorough introduction to all aspects of the institutional pharmacy practice in both hospital and outpatient settings, with a special focus on the developing role of technicians. It has been thoroughly updated to cover all current developments, and is clearly written, with “Key Facts”, “What Ifs” and other learning enhancements that make terms, concepts, and processes easy to understand and apply. Includes two new and 18 updated chapters that cover topics such as: Key legal and regulatory issues. Managing medication use and distribution. Professional terminology. Technology and automation. Financial management, inventory, and cost control. Sterile product preparation and administration. Managing people and leadership. Careers and training options. The expanding role of pharmacy technicians. Along with an understanding of the workings of institutional practice, students and new pharmacists can acquire the terminology that enables them to speak knowledgeably, along with insight into professional opportunities, including some non-traditional one.
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Pediatric Injectable Drugs The Teddy Bear Book
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy
Book SynopsisBy 2050, the world's 65 and older population will double, and the 85 and older population will grow fivefold. As the number of older patients surges, so too will the medication management challenges pharmacists and other health care providers face in this population. For the Geriatric population, complex cases are often the norm. Providing safe and effective care can mean considering assessments of function and cognition, contacting multiple prescribers, and understanding a patient's history, beliefs, and caregiving situation before making therapeutic decisions. Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, Second Edition gives practitioners the information they need to improve outcomes and personalize care for elderly patients. New to this edition are new chapters on ""Palliative and Hospice Care"" and ""Infections and Antimicrobial Stewardship"". Additional enhancements in this edition include added links to new guidelines, assessment tools, and videos. Additional cases and a study guide will match the content map for certified geriatric pharmacists examination. Useful features throughout the book guide practitioners in navigating the maze of information required when caring for the older patient. It includes: summarized treatment guidelines; reviews of the evidence base; special focus on recommendations for the frail elderly; full case studies in each chapter; clinical pearls; key points and key terms (with definitions) in each chapter. The demands of an aging population mean that a greater understanding of geriatric pharmacotherapy I now essential for all health care providers. Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, Second Edition ensures had the information to allow providers to respond appropriately.
£90.10
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Extended Stability for Parenteral Drugs
Book SynopsisGet the support you need to safely extend dating of parenteral drugs beyond the usual 24-hour limit—minimizing waste, lowering medication costs, and enabling optimal patient administration schedules at alternate infusion sites. The new seventh edition features the inclusion of monographs expanded beyond home infusion to be inclusive of all clinical settings where parenteral drugs are stored or compounded.ASHP’s seventh edition of Extended Stability for Parenteral Drugs, by Michelle C. Simpson, PharmD, BCSCP and Eric G. Schaefer, PharmD, MHSA, covers all aspects of determining stability, including the changing elastomeric landscape and the ongoing variability in stability data.New in this edition:All 196 stability monographs completely updated.Including 37 new monographs.Newly published stability information for parenteral nutrition, oncology, specialty, and COVID medications.An extensive list of medications with temperature excursion data for intact vials.Each monograph contains updated extended drug stability data specific to: container, drug manufacturer, concentration, and diluent.Stability timeframes include standardized temperatures for room, refrigerated, frozen, post thaw, and body temperatures.Inclusion of monographs expanded beyond home infusion to be inclusive of all clinical settings where parenteral drugs are stored or compounded.
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Basic Skills in Interpreting Laboratory Data
Book SynopsisBasic Skills in Interpreting Laboratory Data continues to be the most popular teaching text on laboratory data for pharmacy students as well as the go-to reference for pharmacists in therapeutic practice. Now in its sixth edition, it has been expanded and updated to cover new drugs, research, and therapeutic approaches.The sixth edition is a comprehensive, in-depth guide to all aspects of lab work that apply to clinical practice. Written by 40 established clinicians and pharmacy faculty members and reviewed by additional experts, it is designed to make all information clear and quickly accessible. Minicases provide clinical scenarios for using tests and managing patients, and quickview charts throughout offer clear interpretations of lab results.New to this edition: A new chapter on point-of-care testing. New materials on male infertility workups. Data on pharmacogenomics testing for neuropsychiatric drugs. At least one new case and new learning points for almost all chapters. New discussions in many chapters, including for C-reactive protein, antiglycan antibody and lactoferrin, antithroglobulin antibody, and cryoglobulin, and more. 23 chapters are now divided into three sections: Basic Concepts and Test Interpretations, System Disorders and Diagnostic Tests, and Tests for Special Populations. Complex but critical skills are required for clinical pharmacists to effectively use lab data in screening for or diagnosing diseases and in monitoring the safety and effectiveness of treatment. As the only book of its kind specifically written for pharmacists by pharmacists, Basic Skills in Interpreting Laboratory Data makes it easier to make accurate and critical decisions based on laboratory data.
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Manual for Pharmacy Technicians
Book SynopsisThe trusted training resource for pharmacy technicians at all levels.The role of pharmacy technicians is rapidly expanding, and demand for well-trained technicians has never been higher! Technicians are assuming more responsibilities and are taking on greater leadership roles. Quality training material is increasingly important for new technicians entering the field, and current technicians looking to advance.Look no further than the new fifth edition of the best-selling Manual for Pharmacy Technicians to master the practical skills and gain the foundational knowledge all technicians need to be successful.Important Updates and Additions to the Fifth Edition Include:- A new section on setting learning goals and objectives for students with strategies for effective learning- Updated information on medication safety, medication reconciliation, and specialty pharmacy practice- A new chapter on pharmacy informatics and technology guidance for inpatient and retail settings- An appendix on emergency preparedness- Tips on finding the right job, continuing education, personal development, and other strategies for career success
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Cengage Learning, Inc Law and Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians
Book SynopsisProtect your patients and thrive in your career with LAW AND ETHICS FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS, 3nd Edition! Using real-life case studies, this one-of-a-kind resource lets you explore health care liabilities without risk as you develop confidence with state and federal regulations, ethics in pharmacy practice, HIPAA, workplace safety, and other key topics recommended by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). And to keep your momentum going, the end-of-chapter questions, highlighted references, and other features reinforce learning and keep you focused on what matters most. This book also includes a detailed glossary and appendices and in-depth information on medication errors, state boards, and other key reference topics for any stage of your career.Table of ContentsGeneral Introduction. Section I: THE FOUNDATION OF LAW AND ETHICS. 1. Introduction to Law. 2. Principles of Liability. 3. Ethics in Pharmacy Practice. Section II: FEDERAL LAWS. 4. Federal Regulation of Drug Products. 5. Medicare and Medicaid. 6. Comprehensive Drug Abuse and Prevention Control Act: A Closer Look. 7. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 8. Workplace Safety Laws. Section III: STATE LAWS AFFECTING PHARMACY PRACTICE. 9. State Laws and Pharmacy Practice. 10. State Boards of Pharmacy and The Joint Commission. Appendix A: Medication Errors (MedWatch). Appendix B: Special Tasks for Pharmacy Technicians in Community Settings. Appendix C: State-by-State Approved Duties of Pharmacy Technicians in Hospital Settings. Appendix D: State Boards of Pharmacy. Appendix E: Professional Organizations. Appendix F: United States Pharmacopeia Foundation (USP) and National Formulary (NF) Drug Monograph Sample. Appendix G: Answer Key for Review Questions. Glossary. Index.
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Sterile Compounding
Book SynopsisThe modern learner needs to gain value from textbooks that go above and beyond just communicating written text. Moini/Enabulele/Scott's STERILE COMPOUNDING will allow students to learn in an interactive and engaging way using dynamic chapter content, case studies, visual aids and key takeaways that provide meaningful and memorable details about the sterile compounding requirements. The textbook is also organized in a clear and easy-to-follow format, making it a great tool to facilitate learning at any stage. Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) style review questions at the end of each chapter help students get certification-ready.Table of Contents1. INTRODUCTION. Overview. History of Sterile Compounding. Requirements for Sterile Compounding. Types of Sterile Compounding. Hospital Pharmacy Compounding. Ambulatory Care Compounding. Nuclear Pharmacy Compounding. Factors Affecting Sterile Compounding. Stability. Temperature. Pressure and Humidity. Growth Media. Key Terms. References. 2. SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE . Overview. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA Standards. The Hazard Communication Standard. The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard. Fire Safety and Emergency Plan. Environmental Pollution. Latex Allergy. Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders. Exposure Reduction to Chemotherapeutic Agents. Safe Handling of Cytotoxic and Hazardous Medications. Cleaning Up a Spill. Hazardous Waste Management. Defining Hazardous Waste. Disposal of Hazardous Wastes. Key Terms. References. 3. EQUIPMENT, GARMENTS, AND GOWNING. Overview. Equipment. Syringes. Needles. Ampules. Vials. Filters. Intravenous Tubing. Vented Tubing. Intravenous Bags. Dispensing Pins. Port Adapters. Vented Spike Adapters. Auxiliary Labels. Sharps Containers. Refrigerators. Freezers. Computer Terminals and Software. Carts. Locker Facilities. Miscellaneous Equipment. Balances. Warming Cabinets. Garments. Gowns. Gloves. Face Masks. Shoe Covers. Gowning. Gowning Techniques. Key Terms. References. 4. ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE AND CLEAN ROOMS. Overview. Microorganisms. Bacteria. Viruses. Types of Infections. Methods of Transmission. Personnel. Environment. Instruments. Principles of Asepsis. Medical Asepsis. Hand Hygiene. Cleaning and Disinfection. Aseptic Technique. Key Terms. References. 5. LAMINAR AIRFLOW WORKBENCHES. Overview. Clean Rooms. Ante Area. Buffer Area. Containment Segregated Compounding Area. Segregated Compounding Area. Clean Air Environments. Laminar-Airflow Hoods. Types of Laminar Airflow Systems. Cleaning of Hoods and Clean Rooms. Key Terms. References. 6. PHARMACY CALCULATIONS. Overview. Dosage. Powder Volume. Flow Rates. Key Terms. References. 7. STERILE COMPOUNDING AND PREPARATIONS. Overview. Personal Training. Parenteral Preparations. Non-injectable Products. Dialysis Solutions. Irrigations. Ophthalmics. Intravenous Products. Small-Volume Parenteral. Large-Volume Parenteral. Total Parenteral Nutrition. Factors Affecting Parenteral Products. Administration Techniques. Intermittent Infusion. Continuous Infusion. Rapid Direct Injection. Intravenous Therapy Equipment. Preparation of Parenteral Products. Laminar-Airflow Hoods. Role of the Technician. U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter <797>. Compounding Records. Policies and Procedures for Sterile Product Preparation. Procedures for Handling and Preparing Parenteral Products. Visual Inspection of the Parenteral Product. Preparation of IV Admixtures. Compounding a TPN Product. Preparing an IV Piggyback. Key Terms. References. 8. UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA (USP). Overview. USP <797> Pharmaceutical Compounding ��� Sterile Preparations. USP <800> Hazardous Drugs. USP <825> Radiopharmaceuticals. Key Terms. References. 9. REPACKAGING, LABELING, STORAGE, DISPOSAL. Overview. Repackaging of Drugs. Special Packaging Requirements. Unit-Dose System. Single-Unit Packaging. Single-Dose Packaging. Repackaging Equipment. Packaging of Oral Solid Systems. Packaging of Oral Liquid Systems. Commonly Repackaged Drugs. Oral Liquids. Topical Drugs. Labeling. Record Keeping. Storage. Disposal. Key Terms. References. 10. RECORD-KEEPING REQUIREMENTS. Overview. Training and Competency Evaluations. Results of Hand Hygiene and Garbing. Aseptic Technique. Results of Viable Air and Surface Sampling. Biannual Clean Room Airflow Tests. Room Temperature Documentation. Refrigerator Temperature Documentation. Freezer Temperature Documentation. Sterile Compounding Area Documentation. Daily Air Pressure and Velocity Documentation. Facility and Equipment Cleaning Logs. Documentation of Expired or Recalled Substances. Master Formula Document. Preparation Compounding Log. End-Product Evaluation Testing. Key Terms. References. 11. QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE. Overview. Policies and Procedures. Influencing Factors. Medication Errors. Quality Improvement. Agency Guidelines. Food and Drug Administration. American Society of Health System Pharmacists. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. American Medical Association. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Role of the Pharmacy Technician. Key Terms. References. Appendix A: Examples of Compounding Formulas. Appendix B: Sample Practitioners for Sterile Compounding. Answer Keys. Glossary. Index.
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