Includes bibliographical references and index.

The function, evolution, and historical development of the law / Martha M. Rumore -- Forms of business organization / Francis B. Palumbo, George E. Rippel, Jr. -- Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act / Larry R. Pilot -- The pharmacist's responsibility under the Controlled Substances Act and related matters / Delbert D. Konnor -- Principles of professional liability insurance for pharmacists / Kenneth R. Baker -- Patent law, trademarks, and copyrights / Martha M. Rumore -- Pharmacy trade regulation / Richard A. Feinstein, Daniel A. Kotchen -- Administrative law / Sharon Horn Roddan -- Professional practice acts / Norman A. Campbell -- Labor and employment law / Roger N. Morris, Sandra J. Creta -- Taxation / Jacqueline A. Henson -- Contracts / Jacqueline E. Artinger -- Crimes and torts / Norman A. Campbell -- Agency / Norman A. Campbell -- The interface between law and ethics in pharmacy practice / Margaret L. Eaton --

HIPAA privacy in the pharmacy / Brian A. Gallagher -- Medicare and Medicaid / Susan C. Winckler -- Certification in pharmacy : advanced level credentials, including specialty certification / Richard J. Bertin -- Collaborative drug therapy management / Marla J. Campbell -- Supportive personnel in pharmacy practice / Thomas George -- Quality improvement initiatives for pharmaceutical care / Garry Carneal -- Electronic prescribing / F. Nicholas Willard -- Telepharmacy : identifying legal issues for pharmacists / Edward D. Rickert, Melissa A. Madigan -- Medication error reporting / Jennifer Devine -- VIPPS : creating a new regulatory model for the Internet age / Carmen A. Catizone, Moira Gibbons.