A primer on the legal aspects of pharmaceutical practice, this book provides 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. It examines the major topics that impact pharmaceutical care.

Today's pharmacists 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; and, electronic prescribing and medication error reporting. Handy tables, figures and exhibits make complex information easy to access and understand.