|  This book addresses medical conditions that can be treated with pharmacy-only
and over-the-counter medicines. It is useful for pharmacy students and
pharmacists.
There are two sections. The first section is about minor illnesses. The
second section deals with smoking, cardiovascular disease and travel
health. There are 15 chapters covering topics such as headache, cough,
constipation, ear and eye conditions. Each chapter begins with detailed
information on the topic followed by a list of symptoms and what each
of these signifies. Next, drug management is discussed. Each chapter
ends with a concise, yet detailed, summary, a “when to refer” box,
as well as case studies to test the reader’s learning.
This is a detailed, yet easy-to-read, book. It provides an update on
clinical knowledge and could be used to support continuing professional
development. The only flaw of this book is that the brand names of pharmacy-only
medicines are not provided, just the drug names.
This book is paperback and contains diagrams and photographs of the medical
conditions discussed. It is a must-read for all pharmacists to ensure
that they give the best medical treatment and advice to their
patients.
Uzma Chaudhry (relief pharmacist manager at Lloydspharmacy in Oxfordshire)
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