Practical pharmaceutical reference for compounding, formulas, and drug knowledge.
This concise, ready-to-use guide compiles dilution rules, practical calculations, and a broad set of formulas for preparing medicines. It covers common compounding methods, sanitary standards, and sample formulations that professionals rely on in daily practice. The book also includes sections on materia medica and official preparations, helping readers understand drug sources, properties, and uses without unnecessary detail.
Inside you’ll find clear, step-by-step formula presentations, notes on measurement units, and examples that illustrate how to adapt strengths and quantities. It emphasizes real-world applicability for pharmacists, students preparing for state board exams, and practitioners who need quick reference material at the pharmacy bench.
- Selected formulary entries with precise weights, measures, and directions
- Practical guidance on dilutions, mixtures, and preparation of emulsions and pastes
- Overview of materia medica topics, including sources, properties, and official preparations
- Notes on quality, testing, and standard references used in pharmaceutical practice
Ideal for readers needing a dependable quick-reference volume that blends formulae with foundational drug knowledge.