Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics by Derek G. Waller and Andrew W. Hitchings is an English-language textbook that provides essential knowledge about medical pharmacology. This reference work is aimed at students and healthcare professionals.
This book covers pharmacology and therapeutic applications in depth, with a focus on pathophysiology, drug action, and clinical prescribing. It combines foundational knowledge with up-to-date guidance such as the British National Formulary (BNF) and NICE, supporting safe and effective medicine use. The sixth edition has been updated with new insights into, among other topics, shock, chronic pain, and Covid-19.
Features of this textbook:
- Systematic structure by body systems and disease applications
- Relevant medical pharmacology linked to national guidelines
- Comprehensive self-assessment questions for deeper understanding and testing
- Suitable for medical, nursing, and paramedical courses
Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics closely aligns in content with subject areas such as pharmacology and therapeutics and clinical pharmacology.