INFORMATION CHAPTER 12
CHAPTER OUTLINE Information Common References Other References Technical References The Internet Review
THREE TYPES OF LITERATURE
LEGAL ASPECTS OF PHARMACY Federal State Legal references
COMMON PHARMACY REFERENCES AHFS Drug Information Martindale The Merck Index PDR Drug Facts and Comparisons American Drug Index Handbook on Injectable Drugs King’s Guide Parenteral Admixtures Red Book “Orange Book”
OTHER REFERENCES Professional journals Trade journals Indexes PubMed Cochrane Newsletters Medical Letter Pharmacist Letter Textbooks Mobile devices
THE INTERNET Internet ready computer Internet connection Internet software Internet Service Provider (ISP) Internet searching Key internet pharmacy sites
TECHNICIAN REFERENCES Occupational information Training programs Pharmacy technician organizations and publications Certification Continuing education Professional liability