Rang and Dale’s Pharmacology

Rang & Dale’s Pharmacology, 10th Edition – The Gold-Standard Pharmacology Textbook

For more than 30 years, Rang & Dale’s Pharmacology has been the go-to reference for students who need to truly understand how drugs work. The 10th Edition brings you fully up to date with the latest drug classes — including gene therapies, personalised medicines and RNA-based drugs — while keeping the clear, colour-coded style that made it a classic.

Selected for Doody’s Core Titles 2026 in Pharmacology, it is the first-choice textbook for medical and science students, and a trusted reference for junior doctors.

Why Choose Rang & Dale’s?

• ✅ Mechanisms explained clearly – from receptor level to clinical effect
• ✅ Physiology and pathophysiology integrated – understand why each drug works
• ✅ Key point summaries & clinical boxes – perfect for revision
• ✅ Colour-coded chapters, diagrams and data figures – easy to navigate and remember
• ✅ Strong focus on therapeutics – connects theory to real clinical practice
• ✅ Latest edition – includes the newest drug classes and treatments

What’s Inside

6 Sections · 60 Chapters · 872 Pages

1. General Principles – how drugs act, pharmacokinetics, drug interactions and more
2. Chemical Mediators – neurotransmitters, hormones, inflammation and immunity
3. Drugs Affecting Major Organ Systems – cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, GI, endocrine
4. Nervous System – CNS drugs, analgesics, anaesthetics, antidepressants, antiepileptics
5. Drugs for Infections and Cancer – antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and anticancer drugs
6. Special Topics – individual variation, harmful drug effects, new drug development

Who Is It For?

• Medical students (MBBS / MD) at all levels
• Pharmacy, biomedical science and pharmacology students
• Nursing, dental and veterinary students
• Junior doctors and residents who need a reliable drug reference
• Students preparing for pharmacology exams and licensing exams

Book Details

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Your e-book is sent by email immediately after payment. Read it on your phone, tablet, laptop or e-reader — study anywhere, anytime.

Master pharmacology with the textbook trusted by students worldwide.