This book focuses on a diverse range of disciplines, including pharmacy, sociology, social policy, psychology, anthropology, history and health economics, with contributors each bringing a unique perspective and insight into the practice of pharmacy.

Section I: The Development and Practice of Pharmacy 1. The Historical Context of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice 2. Pharmacy and Public Health Policy 3. Hospital Pharmacy 4. Community Pharmacy in Europe 5. Pharmacy in North America 6. Pharmacy in New Zealand and Australia 7. Pharmacy in Developing Countries Section II: Health, Illness, Well-Being and Medicines Use 8. The Social Context of Health and Illness 9. Inequalities in Health and Health Care 10. Promoting Health 11. Compliance, Adherence and Concordance Section III: Professional Practice 12. Occupational Status of Pharmacy 13. Duty of Care, Professionalism, Ethics and Ethical Dilemmas 14. The Pharmacy Workforce 15. Pharmacists and the Multidisciplinary Health Care Team 16. Pharmaceutical and Health Care Needs of Older People and Their Carers 17. Pharmaceutical and Health Care Needs of People with Mental Health Problems 18. Pharmaceutical and Health Care Needs of Ethnic Groups 19. Pharmaceutical and Health Care Needs of Injecting Drug Users Section IV: Measuring and Costing Medicines Use 20. Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacoepidemiology 21. Health Economics Section V: Undertaking Pharmacy Practice and Health Services Research 22. Survey Methods 23. Interviews 24. Focus Groups 25. Analysing Qualitative Data 26. Measuring Health and Illness 27. Evaluating Pharmacy Services 28. Principles of Statistical Data Analysis

"Healthcare in general has changed to a more interdisciplinary model, and this book helps readers understand the various contexts in which pharmacy is practiced. Students and pharmacists wishing to gain an understanding of issues currently impacting the profession will find this book most useful."—Michael C. Barros, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, Doody’s Book Reviews