The Art, Science, and Technology of Pharmaceutical Compounding

As pharmaceutical compounding continues to grow, so does the need for a comprehensive book containing the information required for becoming a compounding pharmacist and for establishing a compounding pharmacy.

Completely revised and updated, The Art, Science, and Technology of Pharmaceutical Compounding, 6th Edition covers all aspects of compounding including the regulatory, technology, scientific foundation, and clinical consulting regarding the dosage forms that can be compounded. It also contains example formulas for all dosage forms along with the ingredients, quantities, use of each ingredient, and instructions for preparation. In addition to formulation development including flavoring, sweetening, preservation and compliance and compatibility considerations, quality control and areas of potential errors are also presented.

More than ever, there is a need for a practical compounding reference that integrates the science and practice of compounding while emphasizing the need for caution, innovation, and patient counseling.

KEY FEATURES:

• Covers all aspects of nonsterile and sterile as well as nonhazardous and hazardous compounding
• Blends the scientific and technologic aspects of compounding to support an understanding of the importance of each compounded dosage form
• Presents different technologies for compounding various dosage forms, as well as example formulations for all dosage forms presented in the book
• Features an entirely new chapter emphasizing the pharmacist s role in addressing incompatibilities and their potential clinical effects
• Introduces potential for error, error prevention, and correction
• Covers new and innovative dosage forms such as 3D printing and self-emulsifying products
• Includes guidance for preventing and correcting potential compounding errors
• Features compounding options in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the chapter Compounding for Terrorist Attacks and Natural Disasters

Loyd V. Allen, Jr. PhD, is Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding and Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, and Professor Emeritus, College of Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City. Dr. Allen has been awarded 13 patents in the field of drug formulations, and his research interests are in the areas of drug dosage form design and development as well as drug stability and compatibility. He has more than 400 professional publications, including five textbooks that he has authored or co-authored. He is an active consultant to compounding pharmacists and the pharmaceutical industry.