Paramedic-specific pharmacology updated to include primary care and palliative practice

As paramedic roles expand into primary care and end-of-life settings, pharmacological knowledge must keep pace. Now in its Second Edition, Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Paramedics delivers profession-specific coverage of pharmacology and medicine optimisation. Written by a team of experienced academics and registered paramedics, this edition has been comprehensively revised to align with the latest evidence-based guidelines and contemporary practice developments.

Now expanded to 20 chapters, high-quality colour illustrations and a student-centred style ensure clarity and practical application across all topics.

Readers will find:

• Three new chapters addressing end-of-life medications, pharmacology in primary care, and emergency medications to reflect expanded paramedic roles
• Practice exercises and interactive activities embedded throughout each chapter to reinforce pharmacological concepts and support clinical reasoning development
• Case studies and clinical flags that connect pharmacological principles directly to real-world paramedic decision-making scenarios in diverse care settings
• Accessible educational design supporting visual learners and facilitating rapid comprehension of complex pharmacological mechanisms

Designed for pre-registration student paramedics and newly qualified practitioners, Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Paramedics provides the profession-specific pharmacological knowledge required for safe medication practice. It also serves as a reliable reference for NHS ambulance trusts seeking to support evidence-based clinical standards across their workforce.

Professor Ian Peate RN OBE FRCN Hon DUniv(BNU) is a Visiting Professor at Northumbria University, Senior Clinical Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire He serves as Editor in Chief of the British Journal of Nursing, Consultant Editor of the Journal of Paramedic Practice and Consultant Editor of the International Journal for Advancing Practice.

Professor Suzanne Evans, PhD, is a research pharmacologist recently retired from the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy at the University of Newcastle, Australia.

Lisa Clegg, PhD, MHLTHSC, BHLTHSC, is an Ahpra Registered Paramedic and Senior Lecturer in Paramedicine at Charles Sturt University, Australia, bringing direct clinical and academic expertise in paramedic-specific pharmacology education.