Reference

摘要

Cassell (Encyclopedia of Death and Dying) and Sanoski (pharmacy practice, Thomas Jefferson Univ.; articles in Pharmacotherapy and Journal of Pharmacy Practice) provide a clear and comprehensive guide to the major types of drugs in use today. A lengthy introduction addresses such topics as the history of making and dispensing drugs in various civilizations, pharmacology, prescription drug issues with different population groups, issues in the pharmaceutical industry and governmental oversight of it, prescription drug types and classification, the marketing of drugs, and the future of prescription drugs.