Nuclear Pharmacy: Concepts and Applications

This innovative textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to nuclear medicine with focus on the application of basic information. Nuclear Pharmacy will appeal to those wanting an accessible introduction to the topic, as well as those who would want to use it as a reference. Essential information on nuclear pharmacy is discussed, covering* introduction to basic nuclear physics * radioactive decay* radiopharmaceuticals* practice of nuclear pharmacy* methods for acquiring and using radiopharmaceuticals in the nuclear medicine department. Nuclear Pharmacy will be an invaluable resource for any pharmacy student, pharmacist, physician, nuclear pharmacy technician, radiology resident, and anyone seeking to explore and understand this fascinating field. Blaine Templar Smith is Chair at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Saint Joseph College School of Pharmacy,USA.