Women’s and Men’s Health is the latest book from the Pharmacotherapy Self-Assessment Program, sixth edition (PSAP-VI). This seventh book in the series provides concise evidence-based updates on common topics such as contraception and benign prostatic hyperplasia. The book is divided into three learning modules. The first module includes chapters on sex-related differences in diseases and pharmacotherapy as well as chapters on advances in contraception and infertility. The second module consists of four chapters on drug use in pregnancy and lactation as well as the management of common medical and psychiatric conditions during pregnancy. The third module focuses on older adults, with chapters ranging from an evidence-based approach to anti-aging therapies and cosmeceuticals to recent advances in the management of major health issues in older men and older women. Each chapter has an extensive annotated bibliography that identifies key research articles, clinical practice guidelines, books, and other resources relevant to the major content areas. Women’s and Men’s Health is designed to assist pharmacists who want to:

• Identify sex-related differences in common diseases and in the potential responses to pharmacotherapy to better individualize drug therapy;
• Develop and justify optimal contraceptive plans for women based on individual characteristics and the current literature;
• Design a treatment plan for a woman with infertility because of polycystic ovary syndrome and other causes, as well as counsel couples on fertility awareness methods;
• Evaluate more accurately the safety issues associated with drugs commonly used during pregnancy and breastfeeding and provide appropriate patient counseling;
• Design a treatment plan for managing and monitoring common medical and psychiatric conditions in pregnancy;
• Distinguish between genetic, biologic, and environmental influences on the overall aging process and assess potential anti-aging strategies;
• Evaluate treatment advances and recent controversies in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia, chronic prostatitis, erectile dysfunction, and the chemoprevention of prostate cancer; and
• Develop evidence-based treatment strategies for osteoporosis, urinary incontinence, and menopausal symptoms.

Women’s and Men’s Health was released on July 15 and is the seventh installment in the 11-book PSAP-VI series. The book is available in both print and online formats. Continuing pharmacy education credit is available for those who successfully complete the self-assessment examinations provided with each module. The three modules offer a combined total of 20.5 hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. The sixth edition of PSAP features several improvements over previous editions, including all-online testing; answer books supplied as PDF files; shorter, more concise chapters; and expanded annotated bibliographies.

Other books in the PSAP-VI series are Cardiology; Nephrology; Neurology and Psychiatry; Science and Practice of Pharmacotherapy; Infectious Diseases; Pulmonary and Critical Care; Health Promotion and Maintenance; Gastroenterology and Nutrition; Oncology; and Chronic Illnesses.

PSAP is dedicated to offering the most up-to-date and comprehensive information available regarding recent drug therapy advances. Each book will expand your knowledge in the therapeutic area covered. PSAP is priced as detailed (please note that shipping charges will apply):

For specific information pertaining to the release dates of future books, projected continuing education credits, and Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) program numbers for each book, visit http://dev.accp.com/bookstore/p6_se.aspx, where you can quickly and conveniently place your order through the online bookstore. Use code BR0707 when ordering PSAP-VI.

PSAP-VI has been approved by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS) for use in Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) recertification. ACCP is accredited by ACPE as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.