THE LEGAL SYSTEM IN THE UNITED STATES
Overview and Objectives
Legislation, Regulation, and Interpretation
Criminal vs Civil Law
HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF CURRENT LAW
Overview and Objectives
Into the 20th Century
FOOD, DRUG AND COSMETIC ACT OF 1938
Overview and Objectives
Adulteration
Misbranding
Drug Samples
Investigational New Drugs
New Drug Applications
The Orphan Drug Act of 1983
Prescribing Requirements and Restrictions
Dispensing Requirements and Restrictions
Recalls
FEDERAL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ACT OF 1970
Overview and Objectives
Control Schedules
Registration
Obtaining Controlled Substances
Record Keeping
Dispensing Requirements and Restrictions
Reporting Theft
ETHICS THEORY AND APPLICATION
Overview and Objectives
Development of Pharmacy's Ethical Considerations
Code of Ethics Background and Progression
American Pharmaceutical Association Code of Ethics for Pharmacists
American Association of Pharmacy Technicians Code of Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians
Pharmacy--A Respected Tradition
Pharmacy-Related Relationships
Communicating Professionally in an Information Age
Patient's Rights
Modern Controversial Issues
APPENDIXES
State Boards of Pharmacy Executives, Addresses, and Web Sites
Addresses and Web Sites of Pertinent Pharmacy Organizations
Accredited Pharmacy Technician Programs in the United States
DEA Field Offices
DEA forms 82, 106, and 222
Legal Standing of Pharmacy Technicians in Each State, D.C., Guam, and Puerto Rico
Legality of Fax Transmission of Prescriptions in Each State, D.C., Guam, and Puerto Rico
Who has Prescribing Authority in Each State, D.C., Guam, and Puerto Rico
Index
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