About the Courseware
Copyright | 2026
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The field of pharmacy is evolving rapidly, and your coursework needs to keep pace. Pharmacy Practice for Technicians, Eighth Edition gives your students current, comprehensive content aligned with the latest pharmacy technician standards – preparing them to pass certification exams and deliver safe, exceptional patient care. With the right training foundation, they'll be equipped to advance throughout their careers.
Pharmacy Practice for Technicians, Eighth Edition, is designed to work in concert with Paradigm’s Pharmacy Labs for Technicians, Fifth Edition, for hands-on practice or to stand alone as a comprehensive introductory course for pharmacy technician programs.
Unit 1 Principles of Pharmacy Practice
Chapter 1: The Profession of Pharmacy
Chapter 2: Pharmacy Law, Regulations, and Standards
Chapter 3: Drug and Supplement Development
Unit 2 Introduction to Pharmacy Skills
Chapter 4: Introducing Pharmacology
Chapter 5: Routes of Drug Administration and Dosage Formulations
Chapter 6: Pharmacy Measurements and Calculations
Unit 3 Community Pharmacy Practice
Chapter 7: Community Pharmacy Dispensing
Chapter 8: Prescription Drug Insurance in Health Care
Chapter 9: The Business of Community Pharmacy
Chapter 10: Extemporaneous, Nonsterile Compounding
Unit 4 Institutional Pharmacy Practice
Chapter 11: Hospital Pharmacy Dispensing
Chapter 12: Infection Control, Aseptic Technique, and Cleanroom Facilities
Chapter 13: Sterile and Hazardous Compounding
Unit 5 Professionalism in the Pharmacy
Chapter 14: Medication Safety
Chapter 15: Professional Performance, Communication, and Ethics
Chapter 16: Your Future in Pharmacy Practice
Appendices
Appendix A: Common Pharmacy Abbreviations and Acronyms
Key Features
- Increased references to institutional and hospital pharmacy practices.
- Current trends in pharmacy automation, mail order processes, and more.
- Coverage of diverse pharmacy technician work environments including specialty and emerging roles.
- Expanded anatomical content and graphics for increased comprehension.
- Enhanced visuals throughout for clear understanding of complex processes.
- Alignted to the lates ASHP/ACPE, PTCB, and NHA standards.
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Competency Guide
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A Platform that Delivers
Powered by Cirrus 2.0, Pharmacy Practice for Technicians, Eighth Edition:
- Integrates seamlessly with your institution's learning management system.
- Works on PCs, Macs, and Chromebooks.
- Offers Instructor Resources and ongoing support.
- Provides students with immediate feedback.
- Includes streamlined activities and simulations. And more!
A Complete Solution
Our Pharmacy Technician series is a complete program solution that develops the skills and knowledge students need to become certified pharmacy technicians. Our full suite of products, competency mapping guides, and program support are designed for success and meet ASHP and ACPE standards.
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