News of Drugs!

Kelly (president of his own pharmaceutical information consulting company) presents an introduction to the practice of pharmacy for new pharmacy students, pharmacy technician trainees, and other interested parties. He explores the role of the pharmacist within the US health care system; the drug-use process; pharmacy supportive personnel; pharmacy technology and automation; pharmaceutical care; ambulatory (community) pharmacy; hospital pharmacy; managed care pharmacy; home health care pharmacy; long-term care pharmacy; government pharmacy; drug information and poison control; pharmacy academia; pharmacy organizations; the drug discovery, testing, and approval process; the pharmaceutical industry; career opportunities for pharmacists; and career development. Each chapter includes discussion questions and exercises, as well as guides to web sites and further references.