The Art, Science, and Technology of Pharmaceutical Compounding

The Art, Science, and Technology of Pharmaceutical Compounding presents in a logical and progressive format all the information that pharmacists and student pharmacists need to understand the purpose and processes of compounding. Author Loyd V. Allen Jr., the preeminent expert, covers basic guidelines, economic and technical factors that compounding pharmacists must consider, and all aspects of good manufacturing practices for compounded medications. In this fth edition, all chapters have been updated and several signicantly revised-particularly "Compounding with Hazardous Drugs"-and three new chapters have been added: "Pharmaceutical Compounding Errors," "Foams," and "Compounding with Special Ingredients." Information on the new law affecting compounding, the Drug Quality and Security Act, is incorporated throughout the book. Chapter 14 now includes information on compounding " lms."

Key Features:

The initial chapters describe the requisite facilities and equipment, record keeping, calculations, and quality control.
Three new chapters: "Pharmaceutical Compounding Errors," "Foams," and "Compounding with Special Ingredients."
Fifteen chapters are devoted to the compounding of each dosage form in turn, from
powders and granules to injectables.
Additional chapters cover veterinary compounding, compounding for special populations,
compounding for speci c procedures, compounding for clinical studies, compounding
cosmetics, compounding with hazardous drugs, and compounding in the event of a natural
disaster or terrorist attack.
Nine appendices provide essential information on the compounding process and
examples of standard operating procedures.
The necessary ingredients and steps are listed for compounding more than 200 sample
formulations, including bases, vehicles, and ingredient-speci c preparations.
Updated throughout, including information on the new Drug Quality and Security Act.