Chemistry for Pharmacy Students is a student-friendly introduction to the key areas of chemistry required by all pharmacy and pharmaceutical science students. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various areas of general, organic and natural product chemistry (in relation to drug molecules) suitable for the undergraduate curricula in Pharmacy (Bpharm/MPharm).Clearly structured to enhance student understanding the book is divided into 6 clear sections: An overview of general aspects of chemistry and their importance to modern life, with particular emphasis on medicinal applications; The concepts of atomic structure and bonding; The fundamentals of stereochemistry and their importance in pharmacy- in relation to drug action and toxicity; Various aspects of aliphatic, aromatic and heterocyclic chemistry and their pharmaceutical importance; Organic reactions and their applications to drug discovery and development with the final chapter discussing natural product chemistry.
- Clearly structured with a focus on the properties and actions of drug molecules
- Entire chapter devoted to natural product chemistry
- Includes learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter
- Includes supplementary material such as PowerPoint's and case studies
