Antibiotics and Malignant Disease Study Guide Bundle

Two focused, exam-ready study guides designed for trainee pharmacists preparing for the GPhC registration assessment.
 
📗 Immune System & Malignant Disease Study Guide (31 pages)
This guide covers immunology, immunosuppressants, and cytotoxic medicines, with a strong focus on high-risk therapies that frequently appear in the GPhC exam and require careful clinical understanding.
Key areas include:
Inflammatory bowel disease
Immunosuppressant therapy
Azathioprine, methotrexate, ciclosporin, and tacrolimus
Cytotoxic drugs: classes, dosing, and side effects
Management of complications such as:
Oral mucositis
Tumour lysis syndrome
Bone marrow suppression
Cytotoxic drug handling and safe system requirements
Use of cytotoxic drugs in pregnancy
Venous thromboembolism risk
Practical guidance for safe prescribing and monitoring
Ideal for building confidence with high-risk immune and oncology medicines.
 
📘 Antibiotics Study Guide (26 pages)
This guide provides a drug-focused breakdown of commonly tested antibiotics, helping you understand how they work, when to use them, and how to counsel safely.
 
It covers:
Core antibiotic classes including:
Penicillins
Cephalosporins
Macrolides
Tetracyclines
Glycopeptides
Aminoglycosides
Key antibiotics such as:
Amoxicillin and co-amoxiclav
Flucloxacillin
Piperacillin/tazobactam
Clarithromycin and erythromycin
Doxycycline
Vancomycin, teicoplanin, and gentamicin
Mechanism of action, indications, dosing, side effects, interactions, and counselling points
Monitoring and warning signs for high-risk antibiotics
 
Designed to support safe prescribing, exam recall, and real-world practice.
 
✅ Important:
This product includes TWO separate physical study guides:
Immune System & Malignant Disease Study Guide (31 pages)
Antibiotics Study Guide (26 pages)
Both are written by experienced UK pharmacists and aligned with BNF, NICE, and GPhC exam expectations.
 
Perfect if you want clear, concise, exam-focused notes covering immunology, oncology, and antibiotics in one bundle.