Oxford Handbook of Clinical Pharmacy

Provides practical, quick-reference information for daily use by pharmacists
Complements the British National Formulary
Contains vital guidelines on how to provide a clinical pharmacy service
Includes key information on controlled drugs, adverse drug reactions, pharmacogenetics, symptom management and palliative care

New to this edition

Fully updated throughout, with current guidelines, references and further reading
Includes a new chapter on pharmacogenetics
Includes a new section on domiciliary oxygen therapy
The expanded gastoinestinal chapter now features treatment of dyspepsia, gastric and duodenal ulcer, stoma care, and special consideration of drugs and stomas
The expanded palliative care chapter now features symptom management, end of life pathways, syringe drivers, and compatibilities

Now fully updated for a second edition, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Pharmacy remains the indispensible guide to clinical pharmacy, providing all the information needed for practising and student pharmacists. Presenting handy practical guidance in a quick-reference, bullet-point format, it will supply the knowledge and confidence you need to provide a clinical pharmacy service.

The handbook includes information on controlled drugs, adverse drug reactions, interactions, communication skills, and confidentiality. It also features chapters on adherence, anaphylaxis, clinical trials, herbal medicines, patient management, pharmaceutical calculations, research, policy, and therapy related issues. Palliative care sections have been expanded to include symptom management and end-of-life pathways. Other new sections such as pharmacogenetics, thyroid disorders, and domiciliary oxygen therapy have been included. Complementing the current British National Formulary guidelines, the handbook gives prescribing points and linked concepts of relevance to clinical pharmacists. The content is evidence-based and contains a wealth of information from the authors' many years of clinical pharmacy experience.

Readership: Practising clinical pharmacists, pre-registration graduates, and pharmacy students. It will also serve as a useful reference for industrial pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and community pharmacists developing a clinical role.