Written by the world's foremost authority, this is the ultimate compendium of natural remedies--from anise for asthma to violet for varicose veins, and everything in between.
Pharmacy has become an integral part of our lives. Nearly half of all 300 million Americans take at least one prescription drug daily, accounting for $250 billion per year in sales in the US alone. And this number doesn't even include the over-the-counter medications or health aids that are taken. How did this practice become such an essential part of our lives and our health? A Brief History of Pharmacy: Humanity's Search for Wellness aims to answer that question. As this short overview of the practice shows, the search for well-being through the ingestion or application of natural products and artificially derived compounds is as old as humanity itself. From the Mesopotamians to the corner drug store, Bob Zebroski describes how treatments were sought, highlights some of the main victories of each time period, and shows how we came to be people who rely on drugs to feel better, to live longer, and look younger. This accessible survey of pharmaceutical history is essential reading for all students of pharmacy.
In an increasingly competitive job market, it is more important than ever before to excel at your studies and demonstrate the key skills employers are looking for. Successful Learning in Pharmacy gives an easy-to-read and easy-to-digest guide to the essential skills you need to be an effective learner - setting you up for success in your studies, and beyond. The book is enriched throughout with relevant and useful examples to tailor it to your particular needs as a pharmacy student, with helpful advice and guidance from the authors - all experienced pharmacists and educators - to help you get the most out of your studies. With chapters covering all aspects of learning, from getting the most out of lectures to preparing for exams, and exploring the range of communication methods you will need to master, it is the perfect course companion on your path to becoming a successful pharmacist. Online Resource Centre: For registered adopters: Figures and tables from the book in electronic format For everyone: Examples of good and bad practice related to themes presented in the book
This book was created by a collaboration of pharmacists who needed a resource, quick to hand, which gave them immediate access to forms, sheets and SOP's which they use in every day working life. The content has been created by specifications set out by numerous Primary Care Trusts throughout the UK. Usually these resources have already been created by the pharmacist, but are in a hidden sub folder on their hard drive. This book gives you immediate access not only online via www.pharmacysop.com but as a hard copy which you can scan and customise at will. This is book, like the site, is being continuously updated as new services and legislation come out. If you have any ideas about what the next edition should contain please contact us via www.pharmacysop.com.