Making Medicines

• Part 1: The Development of Pharmacy: 1. Pharmacy in the Ancient World Up to 1231 AD: William Court; 2. Pharmacy in the Mediaeval World 1231 to 1617 AD: Juanita Burnby; 3. Pharmacy in the Early Modern World 1671 to 1841 AD: Peter M Worling; 4. Pharmacy in the Modern World 1841 to 1986 AD: John A Hunt; Part 2: The Practice of Pharmacy: 5. Pharmacy Education: Melvin Earles; 6. Retail Pharmacy Practice in UK: Peter G Homan; 7. Pharmacy Practice in Hospitals: Shirley Ellis; 8. The Growth of the Pharmaceutical Industry: Judy Slinn; Part 3: The Products of Pharmacy: 9. A History of Therapeutic Discovery: Walter Sneader, Viviane Quirke; 10. A History of Dosage Form: William A Jackson; 11. A History of Drug Safety: 12. From Secret Remedies to Prescription Medicines: Part 4: Pharmacy Today and Tomorrow: 13. Pharmacy Today: Nicholas Wood; 14. Pharmacy Tomorrow: David Taylor

'From the Egyptians to present-day, the reader will find a chronological discussion about the discovery and uses of medicines to treat illness. There are two sections that illustrate how pharmacy has developed and evolved over the years. Edited by Stuart Anderson, this book will appeal to a large audience and deliver unique content to you, the reader.'International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding, Volume 4. Issue 51. December 28, 2007