About PHARM/PCS
MCS Scientific LLC, formerly MCS Consulting, has developed software for pharmacology research and education since 1979. Our flagship product, PHARM/PCS™, is based on the Manual of Pharmacologic Calculations with Computer Programs, Second Edition, by Ronald J. Tallarida and Rodney B. Murray, published by Springer-Verlag. PHARM/PCS has been used at nearly 400 institutions worldwide, including universities, academic research centers, and commercial pharmaceutical laboratories.
Whether you teach pharmacology, conduct basic or applied research, or support clinical drug trials, PHARM/PCS provides reliable tools that can help you work more efficiently and confidently. Explore the pages on this site to learn more about the software, its capabilities, and its applications. Please contact us with any questions.
- The Manual The reference behind the software, with each procedure's pharmacologic basis, formulas, and a worked example. About the Manual →
- PHARM/PCS V5 Runs in your browser with no installation. Adds interactive charts and double-precision calculations. About the software →
- The 48 Procedures Browse every procedure by category, from drug stock solutions to pharmacokinetics and nonparametric tests. See all 48 →
The people behind it
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Ronald J. Tallarida, PhD1937–2016
Professor of Pharmacology, Temple University School of Medicine. Co-author of the Manual. -
Rodney B. Murray, PhDCo-author and developer
Founder of MCS Scientific and developer of PHARM/PCS.
Our history
- 1979MicroComputer Specialists begins developing software for pharmacology research and education.
- Since 1987PHARM/PCS is used at nearly 400 institutions worldwide.
- 2007MCS Consulting is established.
- 2026MCS Scientific LLC is formed, and PHARM/PCS V5 brings all 48 procedures to the web browser.