Pharmaceutical chemistry

Taking medication is a common occurrence for many people, whether it is to soothe an aching head, regulate blood sugars, or to treat life threatening conditions, such as HIV or cancer.

In the UK alone, over 900 million prescriptions are dispensed every year.

Overseeing all of this are pharmacists: experts in medicines and their use.

The Integrated Foundations of Pharmacy series supports those who are at the beginning of their journey to become a pharmacist.

The reader will begin to understand how a drug molecule is made; the process that turns it into a medicine; the role the pharmacist has when dispensing that medicine; and what happens in the body when it is taken.

Most importantly, the series shows how each of these aspects are integrated, reflecting the most up-to-date teaching practices.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry provides a wide-ranging overview of organic chemistry as applied to the study and practice of pharmacy.

Drugs are simply chemicals, so to fully understand their manufacture, formulation, and the way they work in our bodies, an understanding of organic compounds and their reactions is essential. Online Resource CentreThe Online Resource Centre to accompany Pharmaceutical Chemistry features: For registered adopters of the book:- Figures from the book, available to download. For students:- Self-assessment questions to help the reader to check and reinforce understanding of the material introduced in each chapter. - Related addtional resources.