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Pharmaceutical compounding and dispensing are essential aspects of pharmacy practice that involve the preparation, formulation, and supply of medicines according to specific pharmaceutical requirements. This literature review discusses the contents of the book Pharmaceutical Compounding and Dispensing, Second Edition, which serves as a comprehensive reference for understanding traditional and modern compounding practices. The book covers three major sections, beginning with the history of pharmaceutical compounding, including the development of pharmacy as a profession, the establishment of pharmaceutical organizations, the evolution of pharmacopoeias, and historical methods of medicine preparation. The second section focuses on pharmaceutical dosage forms and their preparation, including solutions, suspensions, emulsions, creams, ointments, pastes, gels, suppositories, powders, and capsules. It also explains the fundamental formulation skills and techniques required in extemporaneous dispensing. The third section presents various pharmaceutical product formulations, such as creams, dusting powders, internal mixtures, liniments, lotions, ointments, pastes, and other preparations, supported by pharmaceutical glossaries, abbreviations, and references. Overall, this book provides valuable knowledge and practical guidance for pharmacy students and professionals in developing compounding skills, maintaining pharmaceutical preparation standards, and implementing appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the quality, safety, and effectiveness of compounded medicines.