Pharmacy Practice for Technicians

Name: Pharmacy Practice for Technicians
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ISBN: 9781428320321

ISBN-10: 1428320326

ISBN-13: 9781428320321

Edition: 4th 2009

Authors: Jane M. Durgin, Zachary Hanan

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The classic book for the pharmacy technicians, Durgin and Hanans Pharmacy Practice for Technicians, continues to be the leader in the pharmacy technology field. This new edition places more emphasis on the role the pharmacy technician plays in both institutional and community pharmacies. The duties and responsibilities of the pharmacy technician are expanding as the field of pharmacy grows and adapts to consumer demands. These new competencies are defined and explained, making the pharmacy technician fully prepared for the challenges of a career in the pharmacology industry.

Book details

List price: $220.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 10/2/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 576
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.882
Language: English

Jane M. Durgin, CIJ, R.Ph., R.N., M.S., Ed. D. was a Professor of Pharmacy Administration at the St. John's University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences, Jamaica, NY.

Zachary I. Hanan, RPh, M.S., FASCP, FASHP was the Director of Pharmaceutical Services at Mercy Medical Center for over 30 years and an Associate Adjunct Professor at St. John's University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences.




Overview of Health Care



A History of Pharmacy



Organizational Structure and Function of the Hospital and Pharmacy Department



Home Health Care



Long-Term Care



Community Pharmacy



The Profession of Pharmacy



Regulatory Standards in Pharmacy Practice



Drug-Use Control: The Foundation of Pharmaceutical Care



Ethical Considerations for the Pharmacy Technician



Pharmacy Associations



Professional Aspects of Pharmacy Technology



The Prescription



Medical Terminology



Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms



Pharmaceutical Calculations



Extemporaneous Compounding



Sterile Preparation Compounding



Administration of Medications



Drug Information Centers



Drug Distribution Systems



Infection Control and Prevention in the Pharmacy



Clinical Aspects of Pharmacy Technology



Introduction to Biopharmaceutics



The Actions and Uses of Drugs



Nonprescription Medications



Natural Products



Administrative Aspects of Pharmacy Technology



The Policy and Procedure Manual



Materials Management of Pharmaceuticals



The Pharmacy Formulary System



Computer Applications in Drug-Use Control



Preventing and Managing Medication Errors: The Technician's Role



Reimbursement for Pharmacy Services



Accreditation of Technician Training Programs



Pharmacy Technician Certification Board



Long-Term Care



The Hospital Formulary System



Common Sound-Alike Drug Names


Glossary


Index