Compounding: The Pharmacy Technician Series
Mike Johnston

ISBN-10: 0131147609
ISBN-13: 9780131147607

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper; 192 pp
Published: 07/07/2005

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Used in the Pharmacy Technician Sequence and specifically the Compounding course at a two year and career college.

 

The Perfect Balance!!

The National Pharmacy Technician Association endorses this comprehensive series.  It helps students achieve the perfect balance of the complex skills and the professional demeanor necessary for the increasingly important role of a Pharmacy Technician.

How do you work through procedures and prepare students for clinical? 

 

Logical, Step-by-Step Instructions.

~For compounding virtually every type of dosage form—complete with full color photos.

How do you integrate professional and business skills into the course? 

 

Workplace Wisdoms.

~Provide quick, highlighted tips and comments that replicate the advice of a seasoned compounding professional.

How do you pace students through the quantitative subjects/topics? 

 

Practice Formulas—Are provided covering each of the major dosage forms covered. 

~Allow students or trainees to practice and master each compounding technique. 

Chapter Reviews.

~Provide a learning assessment for both the student/trainee and instructors/trainer to assess concept comprehension.

Practical Examples. 

~Provided throughout the text and serve as a comprehensive overview; these are presented as case studies common to actual practice settings to better prepare the pharmacy technician student.

Instructional Resource—Includes Compounding Videos. 

~Showing step-by-step process for common compounding techniques.

1. Introduction to Compounding.

            Types of Compounds.

            Patient Considerations.

            Role of Pharmacy Technicians in Compounding.

2. Overview of Compounding Practices and Considerations.

            The Art & Science of Compounding.

            Information Resources.

            Compounding Considerations.

            Calculations and Formulas.

            General Compounding Practices.

3. Facilities, Equipment & Supplies.

            Facilities.

            Work Stations.

            Equipment & Supplies.

            Sterile Compounding Equipment.

4. Quality Assurance & Record Keeping.

            Quality Assurance.

            Records and Record Keeping.

            Standard Operating Procedures.

            Compounding Records.

            Ingredient Records.

            Training Personnel.

5. Capsules, Tablets & Powders.

            Types and Definitions.

            Composition and Ingredients.

            Preparation and Compounding Techniques.

            Quality Control.

            Packaging.

            Labeling.

            Stability.

            Patient Counseling.

6. Lozenges, Troches, Sticks & Suppositories.

            Types and Definitions.

            Composition and Ingredients.

            Preparation and Compounding Techniques.

            Quality Control.

            Packaging.

            Labeling.

            Stability.

            Patient Counseling.

7. Solutions, Suspensions & Emulsions.

            Types and Definitions.

            Composition and Ingredients.

            Preparation and Compounding Techniques.

            Quality Control.

            Packaging.

            Labeling.

            Stability.

            Patient Counseling.

8. Ointments, Creams, Pastes & Gels.

            Types and Definitions.

            Composition and Ingredients.

            Preparation and Compounding Techniques.

            Quality Control.

            Packaging.

            Labeling.

            Stability.

            Patient Counseling.

9. Opthalmic, Otic & Nasal Preparations.

            Opthalmic Dosage Forms.

            Types and Definitions.

            Composition and Ingredients.

            Preparation and Compounding Techniques.

            Quality Control.

            Packaging.

            Labeling.

            Stability.

            Patient Counseling.

            Otic Dosage Forms.

            Types and Definitions.

            Composition and Ingredients.

            Preparation and Compounding Techniques.

            Quality Control.

            Packaging.

            Labeling.

            Stability.

            Patient Counseling.

            Nasal Dosage Forms.

            Types and Definitions.

            Composition and Ingredients.

            Preparation and Compounding Techniques.

            Quality Control.

            Packaging.

            Labeling.

            Stability.

            Patient Counseling.

10. Medication Flavoring.

            Psychological Impact.

            Flavoring Considerations.

            Four Taste Types.

            Physical Properties.

            Flavoring Techniques.

            Tastes Needing Flavor.

            Sweeteners.

            General Practices.

            Diluting Agents.

            Suspending Agents.

            Determining How Much Flavor.

            Coloring.

11. Veterinary Compounding.

            Working with Veterinarians.

            Compounding Prescriptions for Veterinary Use.

            Regulations.

            Veterinary Considerations.

            Unique Challenges and Suggestions.

 

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