PHARMACEUTICAL LEGISLATION

Catalog description

Study of state and federal laws that regulate research, development, manufacturing, packaging, marketing, sale and distribution of drugs and medical devices. Emphasis is on the laws governing the exercise of the profession of pharmacy and the pharmacy technician. Includes procedures for the physical organization of a drugstore: requirements, equipment, licenses and permits. The process of buyin g, receiving, and checking goods in and out of the pharmacy is also discussed. The student must complete a total of three (3) contact hours each week.