Overview

This book examines the laws and regulations relating to the practice of pharmacy, and the regulation and control of drugs cosmetics, and medical devices. Most available pharmacy law texts thus far have been written by lawyers and present heavy, dense, legalistic reading that focuses on legal theory. Essentials of Pharmacy Law is written by a practicing pharmacist in clear, accessible, contemporary prose that concentrates on application. This user-friendly text is a compilation and commentary of selected federal laws and regulations pertaining to the general practice of pharmacy in the United States. It covers topics in a simple and concise format. Furthermore, case studies and review questions and a bulleted summary of key points make for easy reading and aid in comprehension.Essentials of Pharmacy Law will be extremely useful to senior pharmacy students preparing for the Multi-State Jurisprudence Exam (NABLEX MJPE). as well as the voluntary Pharmacist Competency Exam offered to practicing pharmacists. It alsoalso serves as a valuable reference for pharmacy students, practicing pharmacists seeking licensure by reciprocity and/or preparing for the MJPE, pharmacy technicians who are in need of a comprehensive update, and other interested healthcare professionals.

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Author:   Douglas J. Pisano
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Volume:   Vol 11
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.250kg
ISBN:  

9781566769181

ISBN 10:   1566769183
Pages:   136
Publication Date:   29 July 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction to pharmacy law 1. The evolution of pharmacy practice 2. U.S. drug regulation 3. Federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy, pharmacists, and prescriptions 4. DEA registration 5. A pharmacist's liability and the legal issues of OBRA '90 and patient counseling 6. Pharmaceutical care: Our legal and professional strategic plan Part II: Case studies in pharmacy law 7. Case studies Part III: Exam review questions 8. Study questions Part IV: DEA forms

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""I found that Essentials of Pharmacy Law goes a long way toward meeting its stated goals and successfully covers and explains the essentials of pharmacy law in a very compact, accessible format."" -Mitch Marsh PharmD BCPS, Inpatient Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator, St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center

"""I found that Essentials of Pharmacy Law goes a long way toward meeting its stated goals and successfully covers and explains the essentials of pharmacy law in a very compact, accessible format."" -Mitch Marsh PharmD BCPS, Inpatient Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator, St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center"

I found that Essentials of Pharmacy Law goes a long way toward meeting its stated goals and successfully covers and explains the essentials of pharmacy law in a very compact, accessible format. -Mitch Marsh PharmD BCPS, Inpatient Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator, St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center

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