Pharmacy technicians are increasingly called upon to perform duties traditionally fulfilled by pharmacists. This is because of new federal regulations that now require pharmacists to spend more time with patients providing patient education. As the number of pharmacy technicians in the United States continues to grow, the need to outline a scope of practice for the pharmacy technician profession across all 50 states has become more urgent. Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles & Practice provides students a solid coverage of information needed to be successful, while also giving the instructor the tools needed to present the information effectively and easily.