In this textbook for pharmacy students, Abood (pharmacy practice, U. of the Pacific) provides an overview of the history, background, and application of pharmacy law, and how to understand and analyze it, including discussion of federal and state regulations and malpractice liability. This edition has been updated to include the latest legal, regulatory, and policy developments, as well as updates to political controversies over generic biologicals, the FDA's policy change for behind-the-counter drugs, pharmacy concerns about medication guides, more on the pedigree requirement, postal laws regarding the mailing of controlled substances, internet pharmacy, the excluded drug list, the responsibilities of the pharmacist-in-charge, continuing education requirements, and many other legal changes. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Read Less