Contents
What is pharmacy practice? / Ben J. Whalley -- Structure and function of the NHS in England / Rachel L. Howard -- An overview of community pharmacy: the role of the community pharmacist: past, present and future / Sam E. Weston -- An overview of hospital pharmacy / Kate E. Fletcher -- An overview of industrial sector pharmacy / Clare F. Rawlinson -- Introduction to medicines management / Rachel L. Howard -- Structure and function of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain / Kate E. Fletcher -- Essential communication skills for pharmacists / Kate E. Fletcher -- Prescriptions: types and legal requirements / Sam E. Weston -- Understanding and interpreting prescriptions / Sam E. Weston -- Packaging of medicines / Sam E. Weston -- Labelling of medicines / Sam E. Weston -- Extemporaneous dispensing: a beginner's guide / Sam E. Weston, Kate E. Fletcher -- Compliance, adherence and concordance / Rachel L. Howard -- Sale and supply of medicines: risk and advice provision / Rachel L. Howard -- Major routes of drug administration / Kate E. Fletcher.

Abstract
Foundation in Pharmacy Practice is an essential introductory text for first year students. Providing an overview of the principal pharmacy practice topics in a practical and succinct manner, it serves as a starting point for further study. Major areas covered include: an introduction to medicines management; essential communication skills; prescription types, legal requirements, interpretation and understanding; packaging and labelling of medicines; compliance, adherence and concordance; sale and supply of medicines. Foundation in Pharmacy Practice is an essential teaching and learning resource.