Pharmacy Law Desk Reference / Edition 1

ISBN-13: 9780789018212 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publication date: 12/04/2006 Pages: 576 Product dimensions: 6.12(w) x 8.50(h) x (d) Your primary source for information on the legal issues of pharmaceutical practice, care, and activityToday’s pharmacist is faced with legal, ethical, and moral concerns in making the transition from traditional pharmacy practice to an expanded role in clinical pharmacy and patient drug management services. Pharmacy Law Desk Reference is a primer on the legal aspects of pharmaceutical practice, providing background on foundational legal concepts, and guidance on the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), and the Federal Trade Commission. This unique book examines the major topics that impact pharmaceutical care, including professional liability insurance; the need for supportive personnel in pharmacy practice; patent law, trademarks, and copyrights; law and ethics; business law; HIPAA privacy in the pharmacy; elec