
Taking medication is a common occurrence for many people, whether it is to soothe an aching head, regulate blood sugars, or treat life-threatening conditions such as HIV or cancer. Examining how drugs are manufactured, formulated, and the way that they work in our bodies, Pharmaceutical Chemistry provides a wide-ranging overview of organic chemistry as it is applied to the study and practice of pharmacy.FEATURES* Supports an integrated pharmacy education* Focuses on the fundamental ideas that first-year students need to fully grasp before progressing in their studies* Demonstrates the connections between scientific concepts and principles and how they are applied to pharmacy* Written and edited by experts who have a wealth of teaching experienceCOMPANION WEBSITEFor registered adopters of the book:- Figures from the book, available to downloadFor students:- Self-assessment questions for each chapter- Related additional resourcesABOUT THE SERIESThe Integrated Foundations of Pharmacy series supports those who are at the beginning of their journey to become a pharmacist. Students will begin to understand how a drug molecule is made; the process that turns it into a medicine; the role the pharmacist has when dispensing that medicine; and what happens in the body when it is taken. Most importantly, the series shows how each of these aspects are integrated, reflecting the most up-to-date teaching practices.
This text investigates the core principles of organic chemistry as they apply to the development, manufacturing, and physiological interaction of pharmaceutical drugs. Authors Chris Rostron and Jill Barber utilize their extensive academic backgrounds to bridge the gap between theoretical chemical structures and clinical pharmacy practice. The book presents a structured framework designed to help students synthesize scientific concepts into a cohesive understanding of how medicines function within the human body.
What You Will Find
Educators and pharmacy students frequently identify this text as a foundational resource for early-stage pharmacy curricula. Experts highlight the book's success in integrating disparate scientific disciplines into a single, accessible framework for undergraduate learners.
Page Count:
368
Publication Date:
2013-09-15
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199655308
ISBN-13:
9780199655304
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