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The 21st Century Pharmacy Technician covers the foundations and principles that a student needs to know in order to practice as a pharmacy technician and sit for the certification exam. Students are given an introduction to the profession from the perspective of both community and institutional pharmacy settings. With accessible language and an easy-to-read format, this text helps students grasp concepts easily. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the pharmacy profession, pharmacy laws, pharmacology, drug dosages, drug safety, and more, in preparation for a future as a pharmacy technician. Topics covered include: * Laws, Regulations, and Standards * Pharmacy Math * Diseases and the Drugs Used in Treatment * Dosage, Administration, and Dispensing of Medications * Medication Safety * Sterile and Non-sterile Compounding * Communication * Business of the Community Pharmacy * Managing the Patient Profile * Processing Prescriptions

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9781284212365

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Brinda Shah, PharmD, is a Registered Pharmacist working in the field of medical education, currently as President of the consulting firm, Advanced Knowledge Concepts, Inc. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy in 1992, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with a minor in Biochemistry. She has extensive experience in pharmacy consulting, long term care, and home infusion therapy. Jennifer Gibson is a pharmacist and freelance medical writer, editor, and lecturer. Jennifer is a graduate of Clemson University and earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to work in several fields, including the pharmaceutical industry, medical education, genomics research and DNA sequencing, and the non-profit sector.

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