Extemporaneous Formulations: Extemporaneous Formulations for Pediatric, Geriatric, and Special Needs Patients, 3rd Edition Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9781585285242 ISBN-10: 1585285242 Copyright: 2016 Edition: 3rd Author: Jew, Rita K., Soo-Hoo, Winson, Erush, Sarah C., Amiri, Elham, Doody's Expert Review    Score: 95 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Jennifer Colon,  PharmD, MS, MBA  (Temple University School of Pharmacy) Description This reference compiles a comprehensive literature search identifying new drugs with extemporaneous formulations to provide an accurate and efficient resource for pharmacists who compound. It provides ingredients and compounding directions as well as stability data for compounds that are not commercially available. This third edition is updated with 39 new formulations. Purpose The authors note that there is still a gap in pharmaceuticals with appropriate pediatric formulations, and there continues to be a need for pharmacists to prepare extemporaneous formulations. Additionally, compounding legislation continues to evolve, making it important that pharmacists who compound extemporaneous formulations must be vigilant in consulting updated references as well maintaining compliance with state regulations. This book is designed to meet these needs. Audience The intended audience is pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who compound extemporaneous formulations as part of their practice, particularly for pediatric patients. The authors are experienced authorities in this area and hold administrative level positions in their institutions. Features This is an extensive compilation of extemporaneous compounds including elixirs, solutions, suspensions, syrups, topical/ophthalmic solutions, and commercially available products, as well as appendixes covering USP 795 compounding, ASHP technical assistance bulletin on compounding nonsterile pharmacy products, and the Michigan Pediatric Safety Collaboration: Standardized Concentrations of Compounded Oral Liquids. The best part of this book is how inclusive it is and how efficient it is to navigate. The appendixes are especially useful to ensure appropriate and safe nonsterile compounding, which is prevalent in pharmacies that service pediatrics. Assessment This exceptional, high-quality reference is crucial for those who perform extemporaneous compounding as this specialized area of pharmacy continues to evolve. It stands alone in its completeness and accuracy. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 3 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 3 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. N/A 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. N/A 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book N/A 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 10 ©2024 Doody Enterprises, Inc.