THE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH, SECOND EDITION is designed for beginning technicians, as well as practicing pharmacy technicians looking to hone their skills and seek national certification. The book provides comprehensive coverage of both hospital and retail pharmacy, laying the foundation for the reader to apply their skills in a variety of pharmacy practice settings. The book begins with general health science topic areas and progresses to specific pharmaceutical practice providing a well rounded approach to the study of pharmacy technology.