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Pharmacology Resources [Excel file]  by various (Various open licences).

A list of links to pharmacology resources. Resources include videos, courses, textbooks, and more.

Textbooks

Pharmacy Non-Sterile Compounding in Canada by J. Hoda (Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty) (CC BY-NC)

Pharmacy compounding plays a critical role in providing individualized care by preparing customized medications that meet the specific needs of patients. In the context of non-sterile compounding, precision, safety, and adherence to regulatory standards are essential to ensure the quality and efficacy of each preparation. This reference book serves as a practical guide for pharmacy professionals and students, offering comprehensive insights into the core components of non-sterile compounding operations.

Clinical pharmacology and prescribing skills : Resource for Canadian medical trainees by A. Holbrook (OCL 1.0)

We are developing the first comprehensive open textbook on Clinical Pharmacology, Toxicology and Prescribing Competence for medical students across Canada. We have been leading a national initiative to address this huge gap in medical education, by setting competency standards nationally; organizing adaptation of leading international e-prescribing curricula for Canadian medical learning; curating case-based scenarios on key therapeutic and toxicology topics and resources; and creating of a well-validated online assessment that includes computerized marking of very short answer questions. This will be useful not only at McMaster University but for approximately 12000 medical students across the country, as well as other health professional students. (Published 2023 by McMaster University).

Drug Use and Misuse: A Community Health Perspective by C. Bazan, B. Barnes, R. Santens and E. Verone (CC BY-NC)

Drug Use and Misuse: A Community Health Perspective provides students with an introduction to the biological, psychological, and legal aspects of drug use and misuse through the lens of community health and discusses the impact of drug use and misuse on community health.

Fundamentals of Nursing Pharmacology – 1st Canadian Edition  by Chippewa Valley Technical College; A. Egert; K. Lee; and M. Gill (CC-BY).

This adapted open-access Canadian Nursing Pharmacology textbook was designed specifically for the entry-level undergraduate nursing student. It is also applicable to other health disciplines for use. This textbook explores pharmacological concepts by showing the connections between pathophysiology, pharmacological principles, and common medication classes. This textbook also provides learning tools to improve the students retention with quizzes, videos, concept maps, drug cards, and is organized using a concept-based teaching approach.

Introduction to the Principles of Veterinary Pharmacology by C. Ruby (CC BY-NC-SA)

Advances in drug development over the past 50 years for human diseases have facilitated an increase in prescribed drugs in veterinary medicine. This textbook reorients the general principles of pharmacology from humans to animals to better engage veterinary students and practitioners. It explores the general principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics before applying them to clinical pharmacology, dose calculations, and toxicity. Terminology is presented simply, and drug examples are omitted to maintain clarity and focus.

Nursing Pharmacology  by Open RN (CC BY).

Introduces the principles of pharmacology, including drug classifications and their effects on the body. Emphasis is on the use of the components of the nursing process when administering medications.

Nursing Pharmacology – Chippewa Valley Technical College  by Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN) (CC BY).

This book is designed for entry-level undergraduate nursing students and is aligned with the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) statewide nursing curriculum for the Nursing Pharmacology course (543-103).  It explains basic concepts of pharmacology and describes common medication classes. This book is not intended to be used as a drug reference book, but direct links are provided to DailyMed, which provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States.

Principles of Pharmacology – Study Guide  Edited by Dr. E. El-Fakahany and B. Merkey, MEd (CC BY-NC).

A study guide covering the basics of pharmacology.

Northern and Indigenous Health and Healthcare by H. Exner-Pirot, B. Norbye and L. Butler (CC BY-NC)

The provision of northern health care entails many unique challenges and circumstances that are rarely represented in mainstream health sciences education. This OpenEd Resource provides accessible content on health and health care from a northern perspective for the growing number of health professionals being educated in northern communities.

Supplementary Materials

Public Health in Pharmacy Practice: A Casebook, 2nd Edition by J. R. Covvey; V. Arya, N. DiPietro Mager, N. Gilman, M. Herring, L. Ochs, and L. Waddington (CC BY).

This casebook was developed in an effort to further the goals of pharmacy curricula related to population-based care, cultural sensitivity, interprofessional collaboration, and health and wellness. This casebook is a collaboration of over 90 individuals with expertise and training in public health pharmacy. Topics include cross-cultural care, health literacy and disparities, infectious disease, health promotion and disease prevention, medication safety, structural racism, advocacy/policy analysis, chronic disease, women’s health, rural health, and travel medicine.

Safe Pharmacy Simulation by P. Marten-Daniel, P. Mastrilli, D. Ramnaraign & S. M. Sia (CC BY)

In this game, players watch how their character interacts with customers at a local community pharmacy. When players are asked a question, they will select one of several options to continue; the game will play out according to the choices made. This game takes 30 to 40 minutes to complete.

Rapid (Rxpid) Resources by O. Bailey, I. Frank, J. Gill & J. Min (CC BY)

Rapid Resources is a student-led and developed tool for other pharmacy students to access relevant resources related to specific conditions in an effective and timely manner.