Drug Misuse and Community Pharmacy Book

Drug misuse is a major challenge for health professionals in the twenty-first century, and community pharmacy holds a key place in the management of prescribed medication, the provision of health education and promotion messages to drug users. With the increasing numbers of individuals injecting drugs and the advent of HIV, community pharmacists have found themselves caught in the ever-expanding demand for their services. The need for a book which described the role of community pharmacy in services for drug users has become pressing. This book aims to provide the reader with a grounding in the historical, research and practical aspects of community pharmacy and drug misuse. It is written by experienced professionals using a practical and evidence-based approach, aimed at all students of pharmacy, pre-registration pharmacists, community pharmacists working with drug users and anyone involved in developing and managing primary healthcare for drug misusers.Read More