Gain a complete introduction to institutional pharmacy practice and efficiently prepare for the new sterile compounding certification exam! comprehensively covering sterile products, aseptic technique, and the workings of the sterile compounding facility, mosby's sterile compounding for pharmacy technicians: principles and practice, 2nd edition, focuses on safe and accurate practice. This edition has expanded and updated coverage to address preparation, processing, medications, technique, and documentation, with review, analysis, and application of , , and and additional content on waste management, workflow, safety and compliance, billing and reimbursement, and emergency management. Illustrations abound, and content is brought to life with an updated art program, step-by-step procedures, and technician notes and alerts. Certification review questions are included with each chapter, and online student and instructor resources round out the offering. Competency forms, lab activities, and sample compounding orders allow you to perform basic, hands-on aseptic manipulations in the lab. Mini-case scenarios promote critical thinking and application.