The inclusion of informatics education in the PharmD curriculum is mandated by ACPE standards. This text meets that mandate by enabling the reader to develop core competencies in pharmacy informatics. It provides not only solid foundational information, but also coverage of practical informatics topics as they are encountered in the medication use process. The inclusion of learning activities makes this text ideal for use in the classroom. The very practical information will also appeal to practicing pharmacists interested in learning more about pharmacy informatics.