First Lines in Dispensing (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

E. W. Lucas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267680945 ISBN 13: 9780267680948

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A practical field guide for setting up and running a dispensing room, with clear instructions you can use today.

First Lines in Dispensing, a classic practical manual, examines how a dispensary should be organized and stocked. It covers bench layouts, shelving, labeling, and how to keep everything accessible, legible, and safe for daily use.

The book also details essential topics for accurate dispensing, including weights and measures, bottle labeling, and the handling of powders, pills, cachets, and capsules. It provides guidance on tools, equipment, and the procedures that support clean, consistent preparation and packaging.

• How to arrange benches, shelving, and labeling for efficiency and safety
• How to use and read common weights and measures in dispensing
• Techniques for preparing powders, cachets, pills, and capsules
• Safe handling and labeling practices to prevent mix-ups and errors

Ideal for readers of professional dispensing, pharmacy students, and staff who work in dispensing roles.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267680945
• ISBN 13: 9780267680948
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 200