The Pharmacy Technician’s Introduction to Pharmacy

Addresses the origins of the professional of pharmacy, explores the important role technicians play in pharmacy practice, and covers current topics of importance to you. This book covers topics such as: Regulatory Issues; Ethical and Professional Standards of Practice; Career Pathways; Communication Skills; and, Membership Organizations.

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An overview of the pharmacy profession’s history and scope is crucial for every pharmacy technician. The Pharmacy Technician’s Introduction to Pharmacy clearly describes the issues technicians will encounter in their training and on the job. Author L. Michael Posey provides an insider’s perspective on relevant topics such as government regulation, career pathways, membership organizations, and ethics. In addition, he addresses how medication therapy management is changing the practice of pharmacy.

Key Features:

11 informative chapters that explore the breadth of pharmacy practice.
Straightforward analysis of top pharmacy issues and the forces shaping the profession.
Timely journal reprints on contemporary topics.
A special chapter on communications in pharmacy by Bruce A. Berger, PhD, BPharm, one of pharmacy’s foremost experts on interpersonal and organizational communication.
Tables that summarize key events in pharmacy throughout history.
Important resources and contact information on associations, internships, residencies, and periodicals.
Key terms defined in the text’s margins and compiled in a glossary.