Art science & technology of pharmaceutical compounding (2^nd Ed.)

Presents all the information a pharmacy student needs to understand the purpose and processes of compounding in a logical and progressive format. This comprehensive reference provides practitioners with essential information on establishing, equipping, and operating a compounding facility. Over 200 formulations cover all the dosage forms and delivery systems of modern medications. Written by eminent experts, 25 chapters discuss all aspects of good manufacturing practices, and emphasizes quality control measures for all aspects of compounding medications.

Sample Formulations Preface to Second Edition Preface to First Edition Introduction Abbreviations and Approximate Solubility Descriptors Chapter 1 Guidelines for Compounding Practices Chapter 2 Facilities, Equipment, and Supplies Chapter 3 Records and Record Keeping Chapter 4 Stability of Compounded Products Chapter 5 Pharmaceutical Compounding Calculations Chapter 6 Quality Control Chapter 7 Flavors, Sweeteners, and Colors Chapter 8 Preservation, Sterilization, and Depyrogenation Chapter 9 Powders and Granules Chapter 10 Capsules Chapter 11 Tablets Chapter 12 Lozenges/Troches Chapter 13 Suppositories Chapter 14 Sticks Chapter 15 Solutions Chapter 16 Suspensions Chapter 17 Emulsions Chapter 18 Ointments, Creams, and Pastes Chapter 19 Gels Chapter 20 Ophthalmic, Otic, and Nasal Preparations Chapter 21 Inhalation Products Chapter 22 Parenteral Preparations Chapter 23 Biotechnology Preparations Chapter 24 Compounding for Special Populations and Special Products Chapter 25 Veterinary Pharmaceutical Compounding Appendix I Agents Withdrawn by FDA Because of Safety/Efficacy Concerns Appendix II Specific Gravity Values Appendix III Sodium Chloride Equivalent Values of Selected Agents Appendix IV Buffers and Buffer Solutions Appendix V Viscosity-Increasing Agents for Aqueous Systems