OxfordHandbook of Clinical Pharmacy

Oxford Medical Publications

The handbook provides guidance on the segregation and disposal of hazardous and radioactive medicines, outlining regulatory requirements such as the Misuse of Drugs Act and Environmental Agency standards. It details procedures for handling controlled drugs, emphasizing the role of pharmacists in returning and documenting these substances. The text also reviews pharmacologic agents used to promote enteral feeding in intensive care, summarizing evidence for metoclopramide, erythromycin, and neostigmine. Practical dosing recommendations and considerations of antimicrobial resistance are included. Overall, it serves as a practical clinical pharmacy resource for hospital settings.