Mosby's Complete Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians: Sterile and Nonsterile Preparations

By Karen Davis AAHCA BHS CPhT

Gain a complete introduction to institutional pharmacy practice and efficiently prepare for the certification exam Comprehensively covering both sterile and nonsterile compounding, aseptic technique, and the workings of the compounding facility, Mosby's Complete Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians: Sterile and Nonsterile Preparations, 3rd Edition, focuses on safe and accurate practice. This edition features expanded and updated coverage to address preparation, processing, medications, technique, and documentation, with review, analysis, and application of,,, and, as well as additional content on pediatric considerations, long-term care, and veterinary compounding. Illustrations abound, and content comes to life with new artwork, step-by-step procedures, and technician notes and alerts. Certification review questions are included with each chapter, making this a one-stop resource for entry-level training and CSPT exam preparation.Comprehensive coverage explores all aspects of compounding for the changing role of the modern pharmacy technicianContent is built and mapped to ASHP accreditation competencies and model curriculum needsDetailed procedure boxes offer step-by-step instructions, technique photos, and rationales for each stepCompetency forms, lab activities, and sample compounding orders, charts, and forms enable you to practice performing basic, hands-on techniques in the labTech Notes, Tech Alerts, and Did You Know? boxes focus on practical application to promote on-the-job successAbundant practice opportunities include in-text chapter questions, plus chapter quizzes, review questions, and a sample CSPT exam on the Evolve companion websiteUPDATED USP standards are included for both sterile and nonsterile compoundingNEW Nonsterile Compounding section makes this a one-stop resource for all pharmacy technician compounding needsNEW Artwork addresses nonsterile processes and equipment for capsules, tablets, powders, creams, ointments, emulsions, lozenges, and much moreEXPANDED Procedures include illustrated, step-by-step guidance for key psychomotor competenciesNEW Expanded content addresses pediatric considerations, long-term care, and veterinary compoundingEXPANDED Review questions help you prepare for the classroom and for certification exams

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0443121753
• ISBN13: 9780443121753
• Release Date: November 2026
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 184 Pages