Best pharmacy books according to redditors
We found 38 Reddit comments discussing the best pharmacy books. We ranked the 28 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 38 Reddit comments discussing the best pharmacy books. We ranked the 28 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
For a super concentrated review of code situations I'd suggest Pharmacy Joe's book
It is a real 101 for emergencies. The other thing I'd suggest is getting the AHA CPR app and practice with it a bit. It makes keeping track of codes SO much easier if you end up recording.
Otherwise just try to free up nurse hands. Mix drips, grab meds, hand syringes/flushes. Whatever you do speak it when you do it. If doc says I need X if no one speaks up say "I'm grabbing X!" If you prepare an epi syringe hand it to the nurse and say "epinephrine ready" It makes recorder's job much easier and identifies who is doing what rather than a doc having to watch what every person in the room is doing.
I recommend this book to anyone making an early career transition into biopharma:
https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Pharma-Professionals-Pharmaceutical-Companies/dp/0976309637
By far the best resource you can have. Never a time when PANCE Prep Pearls isn't relevant. All of my classmates have it too as a supplement, and my professor just said it is "worth its weight in gold" at the end of lecture today. I also will second UpToDate as a great online and app resource.
I also have Sanford's Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy and [Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia 2017 Classic Shirt-Pocket Edition] (https://www.amazon.com/Tarascon-Pocket-Pharmacopoeia-Classic-Shirt-Pocket/dp/1284118991/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510030082&sr=8-1&keywords=pharmacopeia+2017+pocket) as a prescription resource I can keep in my white coat.
Drug Information: A Guide for Pharmacists
A MUST have if you really want to understand and critique clinical trials. Since journal clubs are mandatory, it helps you not to look like an idiot on APPE rotations.
*It would have saved a fellow classmate from looking dumb when she agreed with the article's conclusions of a true hypothesis when the POWER wasn't even met*. Did you even listen in bio-stats bro?
Not sure how much you're looking to spend, but [here's an example](
http://www.amazon.com/Siglers-Prescription-Top-Drug-Cards/dp/188057974X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425188832&sr=8-1&keywords=sigler+drug+cards) of what our school recommended for us for studying Top 200/300. I'm sure there are cheaper alternatives around, but just to give you an idea of what we're talking about!
Can you just buy the peripheral brain?
Also, don't forget that your local library has some pharmacy technician books you can check out for free if you need an extra book to study from. To help you out, here's some more study materials for you;
Top 200 Drugs Flash Cards (free 9/7/17 - 9/8/17): https://www.amazon.com/Top-200-Drugs-Flash-Cards-ebook/dp/B01LZ6TEND/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&sr=1-2&keywords=top+200+drugs+flash+cards
This is an app that teaches you drug brand names, generic names, therapeutic category, and DEA controlled substance schedules of the top 200 drugs.
Pharmaceutical Calculations Flash Cards (free 9/5/17 - 9/6/17): https://www.amazon.com/Pharmaceutical-Calculations-Pharmacy-Technician-Dosage-ebook/dp/B01LXW33XO/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&sr=1-1&keywords=pharmacy+technician+math+flash+cards
This is an app that teaches you the English System, the Metric System, and Roman Numerals.
I graduated in May 2015, so also fairly recently. Lexicomp and Uptodate are definitely my most used resources; you can find almost everything you need in those two places, and I open them immediately every night when I'm preparing for my shift.
I also LOVE the Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy; its pretty cheap, easy to use, and super handy as a quick resource. You can get a copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Sanford-Guide-Antimicrobial-Therapy/dp/1930808917/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473957928&sr=8-1&keywords=antimicrobial+therapy
Yes I bought both they were pretty helpful to get an idea of the test.
And this is the [book] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1635303796/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_crH0CbD558D4D) but be careful cause that book is only 4 practice tests and answers I thought there was gonna be like reviews and whatnot.
Is there any reason you need the 11th edition over the newer versions?
This doesn't answer your question but here is the 11th edition ($5+shipping) and the 13th. 12th ed is also on there for <$10 shipped.
I'm in pharmacy school right now and we're using Koda-Kimble and Young's Applied Therapeutics which seems pretty good. Couldn't tell you how it compares to DiPero though.
http://www.amazon.com/Lippincott-Illustrated-Reviews-Pharmacology-Series/dp/1451191774/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1410608810&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=lippincott+pharmacology
You can easily substitute an older version.
This was my lifesaver during rotations and it's easier to tote around vs. the actual Dipiro.
In addition to what others have mentioned, also look into diagnosis criteria for depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, anxiety.
On the safety side, since you'll be in the wards. Always be aware of your surrounding. Make sure no patient is behind you. And when you enter a room, make sure you're between the door and the patient. (i.e. patient is not blocking your exit).
You guys all probably know this already but Sanford Guide is a lifesaver http://www.amazon.com/Sanford-Guide-Antimicrobial-Therapy-2013/dp/1930808747 It's what I (pharmacy student) use on my rotations.
Here is the mobile version of your link
This book?
https://www.amazon.com/APhA-Complete-Review-FPGEE/dp/1582122989/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1540682321&amp;sr=8-2-fkmr0&amp;keywords=The+APhA+Complete+Review+for+the+FPGEE+2nd+Edition
If anyone needs a good NY MPJE study guide there’s a good one here NY MPJE STUDY GUIDE
It’s also available on amazon NY MPJE STUDY GUIDE but more expensive.
It has lots of practice questions with answers and it covered both federal and state laws. I heard this exam is pretty hard but this helped a lot.
The first website includes MPJE study guides for other states too with practice questions and answers. FYI
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Do you mean this one
Letters to a Young Pharmacist: Sage Advice on Life & Career from Extraordinary Pharmacists
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Depending on your rotations, preceptors let you use your smartphone.. I've used epocrates for awhile and its good enough for basic drug info. If anything i'd get THIS
It’s available in Kindle and paperback. Here’s the amazon link: Click here to see on Amazon