Issues in Pharmacy Practice Management

Issues in Pharmacy Practice Management
Author: Andrew L. Wilson
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 418
Release: 1997
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780834209084

Issues in Pharmacy Practice Management is a compilation of the best of Aspen's popular journal, Pharmacy Practice Management Quarterly. This collection of more than 30 articles by leading experts is separated into 10 distinct sections to facilitate learning and correspond with course in pharmacy practice management. The topics addressed are ideal for focusing discussions on the most pressing issues in the field

Pharmacy Management

Pharmacy Management
Author: Shane P. Desselle
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 628
Release: 2005
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780071418690

Editors Desselle and Zgarrick have brought together 33 contributed chapters in their endeavor to prepare pharmacy students for the realities of managing a practice. After a section on why it's important to study management in pharmacy school, coverage includes the various ins-and-outs of managing oneself (understanding stress), operations, people,

Leadership and Management in Pharmacy Practice

Leadership and Management in Pharmacy Practice
Author: MD Karch
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2014-12-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466589639

Over the past years, the changing nature of pharmacy practice has caused many to realize that the practice must not only be managed, but also led. Leadership and Management in Pharmacy Practice discusses a variety of leadership and managerial issues facing pharmacists now and in the future. This second edition has been reorganized by placing leader

Pharmacy Management

Pharmacy Management
Author: Shane P Desselle
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 652
Release: 2008-09-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0071643273

New Chapter on Leadership: While management and leadership are distinct concepts, they are often taught together in pharmacy management courses. Completely new version of chapter on Accounting, Financial Statements, and Financial Analysis (shorter and better focused on what pharmacists are interested in). New Chapter on Medicare Part D: Needed because of the huge impact it has had on pharmacy (particularly community pharmacy). Evidence-based: Management theory and models directly applied to pharmacy practice with appropriate cases and examples Chapter-opening learning objectives and case study Chapter-closing Q&A

Quality and Safety in Pharmacy Practice

Quality and Safety in Pharmacy Practice
Author: Terri L. Warholak
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2010-05-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0071603867

Gain a complete understanding of the principles of quality improvement and their application to present and future pharmacy practice "This book is a great resource for pharmacists and pharmacy students who want to learn about safety and quality in pharmacy practice."--Laura Cranston, RPh, Executive Director, The Pharmacy Quality Alliance Quality and Safety in Pharmacy Practice details the principles, approaches, strategies, and actions necessary to improve the overall safety and effectiveness of pharmacy services. Although one of the book’s primary goals is to enhance the quality of future health care, you will find guidelines that can be implemented immediately to improve today’s pharmacy practice. This comprehensive text offers a complete overview of quality in general, the reasons for improving practice, and actual day-to-day changes and approaches that will positively impact the patient. Quality and Safety in Pharmacy Practice is divided into five parts, covering: The current and future landscape of health care quality and the business case for quality improvement and value-driven health care Quality improvement concepts and tools, including statistical process control Quality and safety measurement, including mechanisms for gathering consumer feedback Incentives and other drivers of quality improvement Application of the principles of quality improvement to pharmacy practice -- complete with case examples

Introduction to Acute and Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice

Introduction to Acute and Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice
Author: David A. Holdford
Publisher: ASHP
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2017-06-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1585285471

Learn How to Thrive in Today’s Institutional Pharmacy Practice Landscape With ASHP’s Introduction to Acute and Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice, Second Edition, pharmacy students and technicians can gain a professional head start by learning essential vocabulary, legal and regulatory issues, and the core clinical and administrative pharmacy operations in various practice settings. It is also a useful reference for new practitioners and anyone else interested in institutional pharmacy’s current financial, technological, and distributional systems. Written by David A. Holdford, RPh, MS, PhD, FAPhA, with additional content from 27 leading experts, the second edition provides a thorough introduction to all aspects of the institutional pharmacy practice in both hospital and outpatient settings, with a special focus on the developing role of technicians. It has been thoroughly updated to cover all current developments, and is clearly written, with Key Facts, What Ifs, and other learning enhancements that make terms, concepts, and processes easy to understand and apply. The Only Comprehensive Introductory Guide, Updated and Expanded Two new and 18 updated chapters cover topics, including: Key legal and regulatory issues Managing medication use and distribution Professional terminology Technology and automation Financial management, inventory, and cost control Sterile product preparation and administration Managing people and leadership Careers and training options The expanding role of pharmacy technicians Along with an understanding of the workings of institutional practice, students and new pharmacists can acquire the terminology that enables them to speak knowledgeably, along with insight into professional opportunities, including some non-traditional ones.

Pharmacy Practice in Developing Countries

Pharmacy Practice in Developing Countries
Author: Ahmed Fathelrahman
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 518
Release: 2016-02-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0128017112

Pharmacy Practice in Developing Countries: Achievements and Challenges offers a detailed review of the history and development of pharmacy practice in developing countries across Africa, Asia, and South America. Pharmacy practice varies substantially from country to country due to variations in needs and expectations, culture, challenges, policy, regulations, available resources, and other factors. This book focuses on each country's strengths and achievements, as well as areas of weakness, barriers to improvement and challenges. It sets out to establish a baseline for best practices, taking all of these factors into account and offering solutions and opportunities for the future. This book is a valuable resource for academics, researchers, practicing pharmacists, policy makers, and students involved in pharmacy practice worldwide as it provides lessons learned on a global scale and seeks to advance the pharmacy profession. - Uses the latest research and statistics to document the history and development of pharmacy practice in developing countries - Describes current practice across various pharmacy sectors to supply a valuable comparative analysis across countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America - Highlights areas of achievement, strengths, uniqueness, and future opportunities to provide a basis for learning and improvement - Establishes a baseline for best practices and solutions

Introduction to Hospital and Health-System Pharmacy Practice

Introduction to Hospital and Health-System Pharmacy Practice
Author: David A. Holdford
Publisher: ASHP
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2010-07-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1585282928

Written by leaders and experts in hospital and health-system practices and published by ASHP, the voice of the health-system pharmacy profession, Introduction to Hospital and Health-System Pharmacy Practice is required reading for students and practitioners alike. It’s a comprehensive manual for institutional pharmacy: legal and regulatory issues, medication safety, informatics, and more. Straightforward definitions and clear explanations provide a basic foundation for on-the-job training in hospitals and health-systems. It’s the only introductory textbook available in institutional pharmacy practice.This practical guide offers a highly readable introduction to key areas of pharmacy practice, including: Managing medication use Managing medication distribution Using technology in health systems Budgeting & finance responsibilities Administering and prepping sterile products Managing people Training options for careers Each chapter presents learning objectives and answers the “so what?” so common among student questions. Chapter reviews, discussion guidelines, key word definitions and interactive exercises augment the learning process.Written by hospital pharmacists for future hospital pharmacists, it’s everything important you need to know from the name you trust.For additional product resources about this publication, visit www.ashp.org/pharmacypractice

The APhA Complete Review for the FPGEE, 2nd Edition (Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination)

The APhA Complete Review for the FPGEE, 2nd Edition (Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination)
Author: Bradley A. Boucher
Publisher:
Total Pages: 816
Release: 2018
Genre:
ISBN: 9781582122991

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 51⁄2 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%; Social/behavioral/administrative pharmacy sciences (15%); Clinical sciences (35%) Completely revised an updated, the second edition of The APhA Complete Review for the FPGEE is a one-stop compilation of.

Managing Pharmacy Practice

Managing Pharmacy Practice
Author: Andrew M. Peterson
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 537
Release: 2004-03-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0203502892

The world of pharmacy management is changing rapidly. Reflecting this, Managing Pharmacy Practice: Principles, Strategies, and Systems takes a new approach to pharmacy management. The editor explores basic management principles and their role in pharmacy practice. Expert contributors discuss concepts such as social influence, professionalism, leade