Pharmacy: Beyond the Basics

Pharmacy is an essential part of the healthcare system that deals with the manufacture of medicines, their supply, their use and potential effects and side-effects. The ultimate concern of pharmacy is the facilitation of appropriate medication to patients. The scope of pharmacy is wide, which includes various stages in the development and standardization of a drug, such as the synthesis of chemical compounds of therapeutic value, the analysis of medicinal agents, preparation of the dosage, etc. Pharmacy laws regulate the sale and labeling of narcotics, poisons and dangerous drugs. The delivery of pharmaceutical care delivered by pharmacists and other health care providers also come under the scope of pharmacy research. Medicinal policy and governance, medicine access and rational use, and quality assurance and safety are some of the main areas in focus in this field. Another emerging frontier of drug research is the exploration of the availability of various dosage forms of drugs to the body. The topics included in this book on pharmacy are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It studies, analyzes and upholds the pillars of pharmacy and its utmost significance in modern times. With state-of-the-art inputs by acclaimed experts of this field, this book targets students and professionals.