Book excerpt: Getting Started as a Pharmacy Manager is designed to provide an easy and concise resource of relevant information for the new pharmacist graduate or newly promoted pharmacy manager. The information in the book is applicable to real-life situations, regardless of practice setting, because it provides insights into issues that most pharmacy managers will face, such as human resources, financial procedures, pharmacy law and patient confidentiality, business plan development, and successful leadership development. Profiles of pharmacy managers provide additional insight into the way to prepare for, maintain, and sustain a successful career in pharmacy management.