Physical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science

Description

Physical pharmacy is the branch of pharmacy that concentrates on the application of physics and chemistry to the study of pharmacy. In other words, it is the study of the effects dosage forms have on their environment by addressing issues at the molecular level. Pharmaceutical science refers to a category of scientific fields, including drug discovery and design, drug delivery, drug action, clinical sciences, drug analysis, pharmacoeconomics, and regulatory affairs. Pharmaceutical chemistry is also a pharmaceutical science. Since pharmaceutical science is such a precise science, the need for qualified pharmacists is never ending. With the emergence of more and more healthcare facilities and advancements in the healthcare industry in general, the need for employable pharmacists has become even more imperative. The hospital and the retail branch of the healthcare industry are in need of well-qualified pharmacists for the treatment of patients. This book is stronger focus on the most essential, practical knowledge, and is updated to reflect the broadening scope and diversity of the pharmaceutical sciences. Whether you’re a student, teacher, researcher, or industrial pharmaceutical scientist, this respected textbook and reference will help you apply the elements of biology, physics, and chemistry in your work and study.