Staff Manual - Over-the-Counter Drugs in China (Second Edition)

Author: Wang Gongli
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: This book is a revised version based on the 2000 edition of "Chinese Over-the-Counter Drug Store Staff Handbook," serving as the second edition. It is specifically designed for pharmacy staff, focusing on learning and mastering over-the-counter (OTC) drug knowledge and drug classification management. Written by experts in the field of OTC drugs, the book is divided into four parts.
Part 1 introduces 39 common diseases that can be treated with OTC drugs. Based on the causes and symptoms of each disease, it provides medication recommendations, introduces the composition, efficacy, dosage forms, and dosages of various OTC drugs.
Part 2 covers common diseases that require a doctor's diagnosis and their corresponding medication suggestions.
Part 3 includes basic knowledge questions and answers about OTC drugs.
Part 4 provides fundamental knowledge questions and answers about drug application.
This book features up-to-date medications and accurate indications for diseases. It includes OTC drugs from China's second, third, and fourth batches, which were approved in 2001 and 2002, and strictly adheres to the indications for OTC use. The content is rich, practical, and covers both technical aspects such as disease diagnosis and drug selection, as well as policy knowledge related to drug classification management and distribution. It fully meets the practical needs of pharmacy sales staff.
The writing style is distinctive, lively, and includes special sections such as "Patient Complaints," "Staff Inquiry," "Disease Assessment," "Precautions for Using This Category of Drugs," and "Advice for Patients." These sections enrich the service content for staff and meet patient needs.
The book is easy to understand, with a clear focus, making it an excellent guide for pharmacy staff as well as a valuable resource for self-diagnosis and self-treatment for general readers. It is suitable for pharmacy sales staff, grassroots healthcare workers, and patients.