The handbook is a reference for any hospital pharmacy department which operates a cytotoxic reconstitution service or is considering starting this facility in the future. The book provides a step-by-step guide through the stages needed to start, maintain and develop a pharmacy-based cytotoxic service. The compendium presents drug monographs with general details of the drug, its chemistry, stability, profile, clinical use, preparation of the injection and final destruction/decontamination information.