Introduction to pharmacology

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Shane P. Desselle and David P. Zgarrick

If it's important to your pharmacy career... you'll find it here"This is the most comprehensive pharmacy management book I have ever seen. It is suitable for all types of practice settings: community/retail, hospital, etc. It is nearly a one-stop single resource for one opening a new pharmacy or owning or managing an existing pharmacy. In essence, it provides an understanding for the role of management in pharmacy practice. The book covers core topics as well as valuable peripheral topics and themes that will be of value to managers....It is superior to the earlier edition and to other, currently available management books. It is a plus that nearly all examples and cases use pharmacy settings. 3 Stars."—Doody's Review ServiceCovering everything from operations management and purchasing to Medicare Part D, this complete guide explains vital pharmacy management topics across all practice settings.More than any other text, Pharmacy Management reflects the challenges facing today's pharmacist. The book is filled with advice from the field's top experts who take you through the principles applicable to all aspects of pharmacy practice, from managing money to handling personal stress. Long after you've taken your last pharmacy college exam, you'll turn to Pharmacy Management for answers to make your pharmacy practice more professionally rewarding and personally enriching.Features:A scenario-based presentation combines practical solutions with evidence-based management theory and models, which are directly applied to cases and examples.Learning objectives and Q&As appear in every chapterNEW chapters on: Leadership, Medicare Part D, and Financial ReportsImportant revisions to the chapters on Managing Technology and Information Systems and Reimbursement for Value-Added Pharmacy Services

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Anil Desai

Protect your organization's most valuable asset--its data. Develop and implement a thorough data protection solution for your SQL Server 7 database environment. SQL Server 7 Backup & Recovery is your one-stop resource for planning, developing, implementing, and managing backup and restore procedures. Learn to execute data protection strategies, implement a backup solution, and handle data recovery before potentially disastrous data loss occurs. You'll get details on the latest methods for increasing database uptime and improving performance. The case studies included show you how to apply the techniques described in the book in your own environment. Evaluate business requirements and develop a data protection strategy. Configure Windows NT/2000 for the secure and efficient use of SQL Server 7. Select the best hardware, software, and network technologies for your backup plan. Handle SQL Server 7 backup procedures involving files and filegroups, transaction logs, concurrency, locking, and other database issues. Increase database uptime and optimize performance. Develop and practice restore plans for various scenarios--from minor data loss to complete hardware failures. Increase reliability, availability, and performance through the use of standby servers and clustering. Distribute data throughout your enterprise with SQL Server 7's replication features. Follow case studies to learn about the application of data protection best practices in various environments.

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Rajesh George and Lance Delano

You'll learn the basics of working with SSE databases, and see how the Visual Basic(r) 2005 Express Edition programming environment is tailored to work well with SSE. Step-by-step examples cover major scenarios that you're likely to face, from installation and development to debugging and deployment. Plus, the CD-ROM features both VB Express and SSE so you can get started designing your databases right away. What you will learn from this book How to create simple, single table applications without writing a single line of code Making the transition from SSE to a higher-level version of SQL Server The benefits of using XML in your database How to deploy your applications using Xcopy How to secure your database applications How to move your database to a multi-user scenario Who this book is for This book is for database or programming novices who want to create and deploy database applications. It is also useful for experienced developers and independent software vendors who intend to develop applications for SSE. Wrox Starter Kits give you a CD-ROM with the software development tools you need to get started as well as structured tutorials that walk you through all the techniques you need to begin programming right away. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included.

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Avril Owton

Your relationship with your customers is probably one of the most important you'll ever have. No business can survive without them, but reaching customers in the first place is a big challenge for small companies. This book will help you do just that by offering invaluable advice on a range of key issues including: understanding your customers; hiring the right people; coping with complaints; adding a personal touch; and learning from your competitors.