Recommended Books for the APC Exam

What are the best books for the APC Exam?

The best books for the exam that are recommended by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia include:

• Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary  - this helps with...
• counselling patients on the safe and effective use of medicines
• medicines safety
• identify drug-related issues
• making clinical judgments
• preparing extemporaneous products or modified oral formulations via Good compounding practice

• Australian medicines handbook (AMH - as shown above) in addition you could purchase...
• AMH Children's Dosing Companion
• AMH Aged Care Companion

• British National Formulary - whilst not from the same medical jurisdiction as the APC, the BNF is often used as a basis for legislation and medical advice in Australia.
• The Ultimate Guide to the GPhC Exam - this can be found on Amazon, again although it is written for the British market it provides invaluable information on pharmacy practice in general.
• Pharmacy Practice in Australia: Science, Practice and Professionalism by Kevin M. G. Taylor and Robin W. S. J. Taylor

It is also recommended that you review the syllabus and study materials provided by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) and become familiar with relevant codes and standards for pharmacy practice in Australia.