Essential Pharmacology Nursing Books for Students

Discover the best nursing books Australia has to offer to help you master pharmacology, medication safety, and drug calculations with confidence. Whether you are just starting your nursing degree or preparing for registration, these trusted pharmacology and dosing titles support safe practice in Australian and New Zealand healthcare settings. Build your study plan around these essential nursing books and strengthen your understanding of medications, drug interactions, and clinical decision‑making.

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Havard’s Nursing Guide to Drugs

Your go-to reference for safe and effective medication use in nursing practice. With clear guidance on drug administration and patient care, it’s trusted by nurses across Australia and New Zealand. (New edition coming early 2026!).

Pharmacology for Health Professionals ANZ

Understand the “why” behind medication use with this easy-to-read guide tailored for our local healthcare context. Packed with case studies and examples from Australia and New Zealand, it helps you connect pharmacology theory to nursing practice.

Pharmacology for Health Professionals ANZ, 6th Edition
Gatford and Phillips’ Drug Calculations, 10th Edition

Gatford And Phillips’ Drug Calculations

This bestselling pocketbook makes calculating medicine easy.

Mosby’s Pharmacology Memory NoteCards, 7th Edition

Make studying pharmacology simple and fun with colourful illustrations, memory tricks and quick summaries that help key drug facts stick. Perfect for revision and exam prep when you’re short on time.

Mosby's Pharmacology Memory NoteCards, 7th Edition
Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 12th Edition

Lehne’s Pharmacology for Nursing Care 

Loved by nursing students worldwide, Lehne’s explains pharmacology in a way that makes sense. It focuses on the clinical reasoning behind drug therapy, helping you feel confident in safe and effective medication administration.

Together, these trusted titles are among the most widely used pharmacology books Australia & New Zealand offers for building confident, practice‑ready nurses.