Book of the Week - Fundamentals of Pharmacology For Nursing and Healthcare Students

Published Date: 28th September 2026

With World Pharmacists Day https://www.fip.org/world-pharmacists-day  taking place on 25 September 2026, this week's Book of the Week focuses on developing the skills and confidence needed to apply the fundamental principles of pharmacology with compassionate care. Fundamentals of Pharmacology is a practical and accessible guide to the essential principles of pharmacology and medicines management.

Key Topics Include:

• Concise coverage of pharmacology
• Essential medicines management principles
• Legal and ethical issues
• Drug formulations
• Analgesics
• Immunisations

Designed with real-world practice in mind, the book combines concise, easy-to-follow content with practical examples, self-test questions and full-colour illustrations to help readers build their knowledge and confidence. It also emphasises the importance of delivering safe, competent and compassionate care, while reflecting current NMC standards and professional expectations.

Whether you're refreshing your knowledge, developing prescribing skills or looking to strengthen your understanding of how medicines support patient care, this book is a valuable resource for nursing and healthcare professionals at every stage of their career.

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If you don't yet have a library barcode, simply email library@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk. We can reserve the book for you and provide an electronic barcode if needed.

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