Abood (pharmacy practice, U. of the Pacific) teaches pharmacy students about pharmacy law. He explains the legal system, the federal regulation of medications, the closed system of controlled substance distribution and applications to pharmacy practice, federal and state regulation of pharmacy practice, and pharmacist malpractice liability and risk management strategies. This edition adds coverage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the FDA Safety and Innovation Act of 2012, with emphasis on provisions that relate to pharmacy practice. It has many new and updated topics and includes updates affecting electronic records, Medicare Part D, federal reimbursement determinations for prescriptions, and average wholesale prices. The companion website contains case studies, crosswords, flashcards, a glossary, matching exercises, quizzes, and web links. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)