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Part of the Prentice Hall Pharmacy Technician Series, Fundamentals of Pharmacy Practice serves as a standardized primary curriculum for pharmacy technician students, as well as pharmacy technicians preparing for state or national certification. Pharmacy technician training and education is experiencing rapid growth and many educators are frustrated with curriculum currently on the market. This resource provides a better educational vehicle for both educators and technicians, alike. Topics include an overview of the Pharmacy Technician field as a whole and covers the information Pharmacy Technicians need to know to perform their job effectively.



226 pp.

Includes: Logical, Step-by-Step instructions for compounding virtually every type of dosage form - complete with full color photos.  Workplace Wisdoms provide quick, highlighted tips and comments that replicate the advice of a seasoned compounding professional.  Practice formulas cover each of the major dosage forms - allowing students and trainees to practice and master each compounding technique.  Practical examples throughout the text serve as a comprehensive overview; these are presented as case studies common to actual practice settings.

169 pp.