Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy by Troy, David B. / Remington Troy, David B. / Remington

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For over 100 years, Remington has been the definitive textbook and reference on the science and practice of pharmacy. This Twenty-First Edition keeps pace with recent changes in the pharmacy curriculum and professional pharmacy practice. More than 95 new contributors and 5 new section editors provide fresh perspectives on the field. New chapters include pharmacogenomics, application of ethical principles to practice dilemmas, technology and automation, professional communication, medication errors, re-engineering pharmacy practice, management of special risk medicines, specialization in pharmacy practice, disease state management, emergency patient care, and wound care. Purchasers of this textbook are entitled to a new, fully indexed Bonus CD-ROM, affording instant access to the full content of Remington in a convenient and portable format.

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Reviewer:Thomas Jacobsen, Pharm.D., M.S., R.Ph. (GlaxoSmithKline)
Description:This is the definitive text and reference of the science and practice of pharmacy. This 21st edition replaces the edition published six years ago.
Purpose:This purpose is to serve as a textbook and reference work for pharmacy students, practicing pharmacists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. This book is the backbone for pharmaceutical science courses.
Audience:Anyone working in pharmaceutical or medicinal science will benefit from the information in this book. It is written by the editorial board and by numerous authors who are experts in their respective fields.
Features:The 133 chapters are divided into eight parts. The general philosophy of previous editions remains, but each section has been revamped to reflect emerging trends in the field. Of particular use to students is the pharmacy practice section which covers the integration of scientific information into clinical practice. In this section, contemporary topics are discussed, including medication errors, technology, and disease state management.
Assessment:The latest edition of Remington fills the information gap since it was last published in 2000. As the reader is gradually led from elementary concepts to those requiring more advanced undertakings, it becomes apparent that this book is the definitive source in the science and practice of pharmacy.

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