Overview

Designed to prepare college-level pharmacy students for everyday practice, Law for Pharmacy Technicians discusses the ethical, professional, and legal issues that influence pharmacy technicians, their practice, pharmacy organizations, and the pharmaceutical industry. This new, comprehensive text introduces students to relevant legislation, regulation of drugs and other controlled substances, insurance in the private and public sectors, workplace safety, and professional ethics. With important reference material listed in the appendices — including association listings, registration forms, and the Ontario College of Pharmacists’ Code of Ethics — this text is an essential tool for today’s pharmacy professionals.

TopFeatures

• Outlines the Regulated Health Professions Act, the Pharmacy Act, and the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act.
• Includes key reference material and professional forms.
• Discusses various pharmacy staff and their rolls.
• Addresses business and retail issues, such as sales and billing, record keeping and report writing, and customer service.
• Lists principles essential to safe practice, such as professional judgment, working within one’s skill and experience level, and competent supervision.
• Designed with the college student in mind.
• Includes extensive chapter review questions.

TopContent Summary

Chapter One: Introduction to Pharmacy Law and Regulation

• The Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Staff and Their Roles
• The Pharmacy as Hybrid: A Business and a Professional Practice

Chapter Two: The Regulation of Pharmacy Professionals

• The Regulated Health Professions Act
• The Pharmacy Act
• The Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act
• The College
• Toward Self-Regulation and Professional Status for Pharmacy Technicians

Chapter Three: Professional Pharmacy Services

• Professional Services in the Retail Pharmacy
• Professional Services in Hospital Pharmacies

Chapter Four: Overview of the Regulation of Drugs and Other

• Controlled Substances
• Overview of Sources of Drug Regulation
• Controlled Substances Rules — Task by Task

Chapter Five: Insurance Coverage for Drugs in the Private and Public Sectors

• Private Insurance Plans
• The Ontario Drug Benefit Programs
• Other Sources of Drug Coverage in the Public Sector

Chapter Six: Preventing Errors

• Standards of Professional Competence
• Preventing Unintentional Errors
• Avoiding and Preventing Fraud and Intentional Malfeasance

Chapter Seven: Working Safely and Productively with Others

• Working Relationships
• Employment Standards
• Discrimination and Harassment
• Occupational Health and Safety

Chapter Eight: Professional Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians

• What Are Professional Ethics?
• The College’s Code of Ethics, and Other Related Professional Standards
• Ethical Decision Making as a Skill, Not a Virtue
• Appendix A: Some Member Associations in Pharmacy
• Appendix B: Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites
• Appendix C: Narcotic and Controlled Drug Register (Form)
• Appendix D: Ontario College of Pharmacists’ Code of Ethics