Does the pharmacy keep and follow updated Standard Operating Procedures?
– USP <795> requires that the pharmacy write and update Standard Operating Procedures on how every function is performed in the pharmacy. • Does the pharmacy have scheduled testing performed on all compounded preparations? – Outside potency testing ensures that policies, procedures, and personnel are capable of producing a quality product. • What professional compounding organizations do you belong to? – Support from professional compounding organizations offers important information on legal issues and can offer insight on stability, compatibility, and medical evidence for compounded formulations. • What continuing education avenues are pursued for advancement in prescription compounding – Compounding education is and should be endless. It is important to ensue that personnel are up-to-date with chemical manipulation and compatibility. For information on USP <797> regulating sterile compounding please see – http://www.mic4.com/regulations/USP-797.
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