A science that examines the function of medications from social, scientific, and humanistic points of view is referred to as "social pharmacy." It makes use of the ideas developed in social and behavioural sciences, such as health psychology. This book outlines the fundamental concepts and constituent parts of primary health care as well as national health policy to achieve the objective of "health for all." It offers comprehensive details regarding the National Health Programs, with a special focus on those that pertain to the health of mothers and children, as well as those that deal with family welfare planning. The reader is provided with a better grasp of a variety of health and illness issues as a result of reading this book. This text provides an overview of communicable illnesses, as well as their underlying causes, modes of transmission, and prevention methods. In addition, it provides in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals of healthcare ethics, regulation regarding pharmaceuticals, and pharmacovigilance. This book is a crucial resource for students to use to get a complete grasp of the social aspects of pharmacy practice and its importance in the Indian healthcare system. It provides students with explanations that are both concise and easy to understand.

The textbook of Social Pharmacy has been written for students of diploma in pharmacy first-year students keeping in mind specific requirements of the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), Education Regulation - 2020. This is a bilingual book in both English and Hindi for easy understanding to students. This book is covering the entire syllabus as per new PCI norms including practicals and previous year question papers. This book containing ten chapters with an introduction to social pharmacy. In preceding chapters role of pharmacists, environment and health, psychosocial pharmacy, nutrition and health, epidemiology, national health program and pharmacoeconomics have discussed. This book is basically health education and community pharmacy.

Social and Administrative Aspects of Pharmacy in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Present Challenges and Future Solutions examines the particularities of low- and middle-income countries and offers solutions based on their needs, culture and available resources. Drawing from the firsthand experience of researchers and practitioners working in these countries, this book addresses the socio-behavioral aspects of pharmacy and health, pharmacoeconomics, pharmaceutical policy, supply management and marketing, pharmacoepidemiology and public health pharmacy specific to low- and middle-income countries. While some practices may be applied appropriately in disparate places, too often pharmacy practice in low- and middle-income countries is directly copied from successes in developed countries, despite the unique needs and challenges low- and middle-income countries face. - Examines key issues and challenges of pharmacy practice and the pharmaceutical sector specific to low- and middle-income countries - Compares pharmacy practice in developed and developing countries to highlight the unique challenges and opportunities of each - Provides a blueprint for the future of pharmacy in low- and middle-income countries, including patient-centered care, evidence-based care and promoting the role of the pharmacist for primary health care in these settings

"Public Health in Pharmacy Practice: A Casebook is a collaboration of over thirty-five experts in public health pharmacy. The twenty-one chapters cover a broad array of topics relevant to pharmacy applications of public health: cross-cultural care, health literacy and disparities, infectious disease, health promotion and disease prevention, medication safety, women's and rural health and more. Each chapter contains learning objectives and an introduction to the topic, followed by a case and questions. The chapter closes with commentary from the authors and patient-oriented considerations for the topic at hand"--Publisher's description

: This book contains seven chapters with an introduction to social pharmacy. The subject matter is presented in simple, concise and easily understandable language. We have tried to incorporate the latest information available on various topics. We have also incorporated the pictures, layouts and diagrammatic presentation for the better understanding of the topics to the students. While preparing the book we have kept in mind the difficulties faced by the students.

This thoroughly revised second edition of Social and Behavioral Aspects of Pharmaceutical Care offers a comprehensive overview of the social-economic aspects of pharmaceutical care. This new edition provides both the pharmacy student and practitioner with established principles from the social and behavioral sciences, along with current findings and examples of cases and reports of applications of these principles. Theoretical models and practical examples are included to elaborate the pharmacist's role in identifying patients' non-compliant behavior and managing drug-related problems. This valuable text includes clinical, economic, and humanistic considerations that are essential to pharmacy students and practicing pharmacists. This essential text also features a special focus on public health and the involvement of caregivers in facilitating behavioral change. Social and Behavioral Aspects of Pharmaceutical Care, Second Edition will help readers consider how organizations and social systems impact patient experiences with medications, contributing to an improved system of pharmaceutical practice and care.

Essays reprinted from the Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association series commemorating the sesquicentennial of the American Pharmaceutical Association.

Social and Cognitive Pharmacy is a practical handbook for learning and teaching sociology and psychology, and applying this to pharmacy practice. It will be of great benefit to students of pharmacy, postgraduate pharmacists and academics.