Book excerpt: Dispensing of medication remains an art and a most exacting science, which pharmacists are supposed to master. Obviously modern pharmacists have to cope with their changing role and this has been the focal theme in presenting this text on Modern Dispensing Pharmacy. Attempts have been made to inculcate the newer concepts and latest knowledge relevant to a pharmacist as dispenser of medicines that is greatly facilitated with the knowledge of computers and user friendly softwares. FEATURES - To maintain a balance between the traditional and the modern practice of dispensing, this text covers briefly the basic techniques of compounding and introduces the modern concepts in adequate details. - Appendices provided in this book gives useful information relevant to the dispensing pharmacist.