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Do You Really Need That Pill?

How to Avoid Side Effects, Interactions, and Other Dangers of Overmedication

by Jennifer Jacobs ...

“Offers an essential antidote to our drug-addicted culture, with evidence-based examples for common conditions and safe alternatives.” —Kathi Kemper, MD, MPH, author of The Holistic PediatricianA silent epidemic in the U.S. is imperiling our health: overmedication. Today, one-third of all adults take two or more prescription drugs and half of all seniors take more than five daily. This book—the ... Read more

$15.83 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

“Offers an essential antidote to our drug-addicted culture, with evidence-based examples for common conditions and safe alternatives.” —Kathi Kemper, MD, MPH, author of The Holistic PediatricianA silent epidemic in the U.S. is imperiling our health: overmedication. Today, one-third of all adults take two or more prescription drugs and half of all seniors take more than five daily. This book—the
... Read more
Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology

by Karen Whalen ...

Series series Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series
Students’ favorite review resource for studying the essentials of medical pharmacology, Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology, 8th Edition, presents up-to-date drug information in an accessible format ideal for effective review. Part of the popular Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews series, this concise resource features clear writing and hundreds of illustrations that break down complex ... Read more

$58.40 CAD

Students’ favorite review resource for studying the essentials of medical pharmacology, Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology, 8th Edition, presents up-to-date drug information in an accessible format ideal for effective review. Part of the popular Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews series, this concise resource features clear writing and hundreds of illustrations that break down complex
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The 24-Hour Pharmacist

Advice, Options, and Amazing Cures from America's Most Trusted Pharmacist

by Suzy Cohen ...

As a pharmacist for almost two decades, Suzy Cohen knows that medication can often be invaluable. But she has also learned to "think outside the pill" and recommend natural options that are often just as good or better at promoting health without the risk of dangerous, drug-induced side effects. In this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind resource, she answers such questions as:How can I stop my husband ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

As a pharmacist for almost two decades, Suzy Cohen knows that medication can often be invaluable. But she has also learned to "think outside the pill" and recommend natural options that are often just as good or better at promoting health without the risk of dangerous, drug-induced side effects. In this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind resource, she answers such questions as:How can I stop my husband
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Confessions of an Rx Drug Pusher

by Gwen Olsen ...

Winner of the IPPY Award gold medal for Most Progressive Health BookOn December 2, 2004, Gwen Olsens niece Megan committed suicide by setting herself on fireand ended her tortured life as a victim of the adverse effects of prescription drugs. Olsens poignant autobiographical journey through the darkness of mental illness and the catastrophic consequences that lurk in medicine cabinets around the ... Read more

$7.82 CAD

Winner of the IPPY Award gold medal for Most Progressive Health BookOn December 2, 2004, Gwen Olsens niece Megan committed suicide by setting herself on fireand ended her tortured life as a victim of the adverse effects of prescription drugs. Olsens poignant autobiographical journey through the darkness of mental illness and the catastrophic consequences that lurk in medicine cabinets around the
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2012-2013 Top 300 Pharmacy Drug Cards

by Jill M. Kolesar, Lee Vermeulen ...

Series series LANGE FlashCards
A fun, fast way to learn essential information about the top 300 drugsEssential for pharmacy school courses and NAPLEX preparationThese two-sided flash cards tell you everything you need to know about the top 300 drugs, including:Generic and common nameClassDosage formsApproved dose and indicationsOff-label useContraindicationsAdverse reactionsDrug ... ... Read more

$41.39 CAD

A fun, fast way to learn essential information about the top 300 drugsEssential for pharmacy school courses and NAPLEX preparationThese two-sided flash cards tell you everything you need to know about the top 300 drugs, including:Generic and common nameClassDosage formsApproved dose and indicationsOff-label useContraindicationsAdverse reactionsDrug ...
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The APhA Complete Review for the FPGEE, 2nd Edition (Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination)

by Bradley A. Boucher, PharmD, FCCP, FNAP, MCCM, BCPS ...

The FPGEE (Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination®) is the tallest hurdle for graduates of foreign pharmacy schools who wish to practice in the United States. With a pass rate that is under 60%, the FPGEE is a daunting 5½ hour, 250-question exam that tests a wide range of knowledge in four major areas of pharmacy education: Basic biomedical sciences (21%); Pharmaceutical sciences 29% ... Read more

$177.02 CAD

The FPGEE (Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination®) is the tallest hurdle for graduates of foreign pharmacy schools who wish to practice in the United States. With a pass rate that is under 60%, the FPGEE is a daunting 5½ hour, 250-question exam that tests a wide range of knowledge in four major areas of pharmacy education: Basic biomedical sciences (21%); Pharmaceutical sciences 29%
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Pharmacy Technician Certification Quick-Study Guide, 4e

by Kristin W. Weitzel, PharmD, CDE, William A. Hopkins Jr., PharmD ...

Pharmacy Technician Certification Quick-Study Guide, 4th edition, has been completely revised, reorganized, and updated to reflect the revised PTCE blueprint. This revised edition covers every subject area on the exam and provides more than 200 multiple choice practice test questions presented in the same format as the PTCE questions. Also included are nearly 250 pharmacy calculations questions ... Read more

$29.24 CAD

Pharmacy Technician Certification Quick-Study Guide, 4th edition, has been completely revised, reorganized, and updated to reflect the revised PTCE blueprint. This revised edition covers every subject area on the exam and provides more than 200 multiple choice practice test questions presented in the same format as the PTCE questions. Also included are nearly 250 pharmacy calculations questions
... Read more
Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

by Roger Finch, Peter Davey, Mark H. Wilcox, William Irving ...

Antimicrobial agents are essential for the treatment of life-threatening infections and for managing the burden of minor infections in the community. In addition, they play a key role in organ and bone marrow transplantation, cancer chemotherapy, artificial joint and heart valve surgery. Unlike other classes of medicines, they are vulnerable to resistance from mutations in target microorganisms, ... Read more

$53.99 CAD

Antimicrobial agents are essential for the treatment of life-threatening infections and for managing the burden of minor infections in the community. In addition, they play a key role in organ and bone marrow transplantation, cancer chemotherapy, artificial joint and heart valve surgery. Unlike other classes of medicines, they are vulnerable to resistance from mutations in target microorganisms,
... Read more
Biopharma R&D Partnerships

From David & Goliath to Networked R&D

by Robert Thong ...

The past decade has seen a massive paradigm shift in how new drugs and other therapies are discovered, developed and commercialized. This new distributed model of networked R&D seamlessly blends external partnerships with in-house efforts to generate innovations and create value. Smaller companies and academia have been both beneficiaries and targets of this shift in focus. Partnering with giant ... Read more

$37.79 CAD

The past decade has seen a massive paradigm shift in how new drugs and other therapies are discovered, developed and commercialized. This new distributed model of networked R&D seamlessly blends external partnerships with in-house efforts to generate innovations and create value. Smaller companies and academia have been both beneficiaries and targets of this shift in focus. Partnering with giant
... Read more
Adverse Effects of Herbal Drugs 2

by I.H. Bowen, D. Corrigan, I.J. Cubbin, P.A.G.M. de Smet, R. Hänsel, U. Sonnenborn, J. Westendorf, H. Winterhoff, H.J. Woerdenbag ...

Series series Medicine (R0)
Although lots of books have been published about herbal therapy, a comprehensive overview of the adverse effects of botanical medicines is not available. Yet such an overview is badly needed, because of the enormous rise in the use of herbal remedies. The book series will provide approximately 150 monographs on herbal remedies and plant-derived drugs. Each monograph will provide introductory ... Read more

$104.48 CAD

Although lots of books have been published about herbal therapy, a comprehensive overview of the adverse effects of botanical medicines is not available. Yet such an overview is badly needed, because of the enormous rise in the use of herbal remedies. The book series will provide approximately 150 monographs on herbal remedies and plant-derived drugs. Each monograph will provide introductory
... Read more
Pharmacology Made Incredibly Easy

by Cherie R. Rebar, Nicole M. Heimgartner, Carolyn Gersch ...

Series series Incredibly Easy! Series®
Ready to master the medication process? Tap into the go-to resource for nursing pharmacology basics, with the fully updated new fifth edition of Pharmacology Made Incredibly Easy!®.Offering clear, concise descriptions of crucial nursing pharmacology concepts and procedures, this easy-to-follow, colorfully illustrated guide offers step-by-step guidance so to can grasp the fundamentals in enjoyable ... Read more

$64.07 CAD

Ready to master the medication process? Tap into the go-to resource for nursing pharmacology basics, with the fully updated new fifth edition of Pharmacology Made Incredibly Easy!®.Offering clear, concise descriptions of crucial nursing pharmacology concepts and procedures, this easy-to-follow, colorfully illustrated guide offers step-by-step guidance so to can grasp the fundamentals in enjoyable
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Getting Started as a Pharmacy Manager

by Lynette R. Bradley-Baker ...

Getting Started as a Pharmacy Manager is designed to provide an easy and concise resource of relevant information for the new pharmacist graduate or newly promoted pharmacy manager. The information in the book is applicable to real-life situations, regardless of practice setting, because it provides insights into issues that most pharmacy managers will face, such as human resources, financial ... Read more

$27.89 CAD

Getting Started as a Pharmacy Manager is designed to provide an easy and concise resource of relevant information for the new pharmacist graduate or newly promoted pharmacy manager. The information in the book is applicable to real-life situations, regardless of practice setting, because it provides insights into issues that most pharmacy managers will face, such as human resources, financial
... Read more
The Pharmacy Technician's Pocket Drug Reference, 10e

by Theresa A. Echaiz, PharmD, BCPS, Joyce A. Generali, RPh, MS, FASHP ...

The completely revised 10th edition of The Pharmacy Technician’s Pocket Drug Reference contains the five main pieces of drug information that a pharmacy technician seeks. For each of the most commonly prescribed drugs—including 139 new to the market since the ninth edition—the book provides generic names (with pronunciation), trade names, therapeutic classes, general FDA approved therapeutic uses, ... Read more

$26.54 CAD

The completely revised 10th edition of The Pharmacy Technician’s Pocket Drug Reference contains the five main pieces of drug information that a pharmacy technician seeks. For each of the most commonly prescribed drugs—including 139 new to the market since the ninth edition—the book provides generic names (with pronunciation), trade names, therapeutic classes, general FDA approved therapeutic uses,
... Read more
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Fundamentals and Applications

Edited by Daan J. A. Crommelin, Robert D. Sindelar, Bernd Meibohm ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This introductory text explains both the basic science and the applications of biotechnology-derived pharmaceuticals, with special emphasis on their clinical use. It serves as a complete one-stop source for undergraduate/graduate pharmacists, pharmaceutical science students, and for those in the pharmaceutical industry. The Fifth Edition completely updates the previous edition, and also includes ... Read more

$116.09 CAD

This introductory text explains both the basic science and the applications of biotechnology-derived pharmaceuticals, with special emphasis on their clinical use. It serves as a complete one-stop source for undergraduate/graduate pharmacists, pharmaceutical science students, and for those in the pharmaceutical industry. The Fifth Edition completely updates the previous edition, and also includes
... Read more
Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs Quick Reference

Edited by Cortney M. Mospan, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP, Miranda Wilhelm, PharmD ...

The Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs Quick Reference provides a succinct summary of the most common self-care conditions for which community pharmacists provide treatment recommendations. It presents the most essential information that is needed in the OTC aisle to assess if patients are candidates for self-care. Appropriate treatment recommendations are also indicated based on the patient’s ... Read more

$44.27 CAD

The Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs Quick Reference provides a succinct summary of the most common self-care conditions for which community pharmacists provide treatment recommendations. It presents the most essential information that is needed in the OTC aisle to assess if patients are candidates for self-care. Appropriate treatment recommendations are also indicated based on the patient’s
... Read more
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Fundamentals and Applications

Edited by Daan J. A. Crommelin, Robert D. Sindelar, Bernd Meibohm ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This introductory text explains both the basic science and the applications of biotechnology-derived pharmaceuticals, with special emphasis on their clinical use. It serves as a complete one-stop source for undergraduate/graduate pharmacists, pharmaceutical science students, and for those in the pharmaceutical industry. The Fourth Edition will completely update the previous edition, and will also ... Read more

$98.72 CAD

This introductory text explains both the basic science and the applications of biotechnology-derived pharmaceuticals, with special emphasis on their clinical use. It serves as a complete one-stop source for undergraduate/graduate pharmacists, pharmaceutical science students, and for those in the pharmaceutical industry. The Fourth Edition will completely update the previous edition, and will also
... Read more
Biopatent Law: Patent Strategies and Patent Management

by Andreas Hübel, Thilo Schmelcher, Ulrich Storz ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Patents protecting biotechnological invention are becoming ever more important. Because biotechnology has many differences with respect to other technologies, lessons learned in other fields of technology cannot simply be transferred to adopt a suitable strategy for dealing with biotechnology inventions.In this volume, general aspects of biopatent law will be discussed. This involves questions of ... Read more

$87.11 CAD

Patents protecting biotechnological invention are becoming ever more important. Because biotechnology has many differences with respect to other technologies, lessons learned in other fields of technology cannot simply be transferred to adopt a suitable strategy for dealing with biotechnology inventions.In this volume, general aspects of biopatent law will be discussed. This involves questions of
... Read more
Formulas, Ingredients and Production of Cosmetics

Technology of Skin- and Hair-Care Products in Japan

by Hiroshi Iwata, Kunio Shimada ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Today, young cosmetics researchers who have completed their graduate studies and have entered a cosmetics company are put through several years of training before they become qualified to design cosmetics formulations themselves. They are trained so that they can design formulas not by a process of logic but by heart, like craftsmen, chefs, or carpenters. This kind of training seems a terrible ... Read more

$185.84 CAD

Today, young cosmetics researchers who have completed their graduate studies and have entered a cosmetics company are put through several years of training before they become qualified to design cosmetics formulations themselves. They are trained so that they can design formulas not by a process of logic but by heart, like craftsmen, chefs, or carpenters. This kind of training seems a terrible
... Read more
The Medical Science Liaison Career Guide

How to Break Into Your First Role

by Samuel Jacob Dyer ...

Even for highly qualified candidates, becoming a Medical Science Liaison is a challenging endeavor! It's nearly impossible to achieve on your own without the proper preparation and guidance... The Medical Science Liaison Career Guide: How to Break into Your First Role will show you, step by step, how to search for, apply, and interview for your first MSL role. The book reveals strategies for ... Read more

$39.59 CAD

Even for highly qualified candidates, becoming a Medical Science Liaison is a challenging endeavor! It's nearly impossible to achieve on your own without the proper preparation and guidance... The Medical Science Liaison Career Guide: How to Break into Your First Role will show you, step by step, how to search for, apply, and interview for your first MSL role. The book reveals strategies for
... Read more
Pharmacy Ethics: A Foundation for Professional Practice

A Foundation for Professional Practice

by Robert A. Buerki, Louis D. Vottero ...

Pharmacy Ethics: A Foundation for Professional Practice provides a model for examining and resolving ethical dilemmas, thereby helping student pharmacists understand the ethical decision-making process in professional practice. KEY FEATURES: • More than 40 cases and ethical situations that encourage class discussion. • A four-step framework for assessing and resolving the ethical dilemmas ... Read more

$36.26 CAD

Pharmacy Ethics: A Foundation for Professional Practice provides a model for examining and resolving ethical dilemmas, thereby helping student pharmacists understand the ethical decision-making process in professional practice. KEY FEATURES: • More than 40 cases and ethical situations that encourage class discussion. • A four-step framework for assessing and resolving the ethical dilemmas
... Read more
Drug Safety

Problems, Pitfalls and Solutions in Identifying and Evaluating Risk

by Nigel S. B. Rawson ...

With “Big Pharma” garnering an increasing number of negative headlines due to reports of adverse drug reactions and a surge in prescription drug addiction and overdose deaths, many people are increasingly skeptical about the safety of modern pharmaceutics and the moral integrity of the pharmaceutical industry. This book was written to provide a balanced perspective on drug safety risks. No ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

With “Big Pharma” garnering an increasing number of negative headlines due to reports of adverse drug reactions and a surge in prescription drug addiction and overdose deaths, many people are increasingly skeptical about the safety of modern pharmaceutics and the moral integrity of the pharmaceutical industry. This book was written to provide a balanced perspective on drug safety risks. No
... Read more
Getting Started in a Pharmacy Residency

by Monica L. Miller ...

Getting Started in a Pharmacy Residency walks you through key steps in the residency acquisition process, including connecting with program representatives, creating application materials, taking part in the Match, and positioning yourself so you stand out from the crowd. Written in a readable style and packed with useful tips, Getting Started in a Pharmacy Residency includes advice and anecdotes ... Read more

$28.79 CAD

Getting Started in a Pharmacy Residency walks you through key steps in the residency acquisition process, including connecting with program representatives, creating application materials, taking part in the Match, and positioning yourself so you stand out from the crowd. Written in a readable style and packed with useful tips, Getting Started in a Pharmacy Residency includes advice and anecdotes
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Practical Pharmaceutics

An International Guideline for the Preparation, Care and Use of Medicinal Products

Edited by V'Iain Fenton-May, Paul Le Brun, Yvonne Bouwman-Boer ...

Series series Medicine (R0)
This book contains essential knowledge on the preparation, control, logistics, dispensing and use of medicines. It features chapters written by experienced pharmacists working in hospitals and academia throughout Europe, complete with practical examples as well as information on current EU-legislation.From prescription to production, from usage instructions to procurement and the impact of ... Read more

$139.40 CAD

This book contains essential knowledge on the preparation, control, logistics, dispensing and use of medicines. It features chapters written by experienced pharmacists working in hospitals and academia throughout Europe, complete with practical examples as well as information on current EU-legislation.From prescription to production, from usage instructions to procurement and the impact of
... Read more
Antibody-Drug Conjugates

The 21st Century Magic Bullets for Cancer

Edited by Jeffrey Wang, Wei-Chiang Shen, Jennica L. Zaro ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This authoritative volume provides a holistic picture of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). Fourteen comprehensive chapters are divided into six sections including an introduction to ADCs, the ADC construct, development issues, landscape, IP and pharmacoeconomics, case studies, and the future of the field. The book examines everything from the selection of the antibody, the drug, and the linker to a ... Read more

$116.09 CAD

This authoritative volume provides a holistic picture of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). Fourteen comprehensive chapters are divided into six sections including an introduction to ADCs, the ADC construct, development issues, landscape, IP and pharmacoeconomics, case studies, and the future of the field. The book examines everything from the selection of the antibody, the drug, and the linker to a
... Read more

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