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Pharmacy Compounding Urban Legends

Author(s): Kastango Eric S

Issue: Jan/Feb 2006 - Sports Medicine
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Page(s): 32-34

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Abstract: This article reviews and clarifies a small sampling of the myths, or urban legends, about compounding. Included are comments on United States Pharmacopeia Chapter <797>, environmental issues related to sterile compounding, and suggested resources for clarification of some of these myths. This article recommends a knowledge-based partnership between compounding pharmacists and pharmaceutical manufacturers to improve compounding activities and quality assurance methods to ensure that compounded medications are safe.

Related Keywords: urban myths, quality assurance, United States Pharmacopeia, USP, controlled environment, US Food and Drug Administration, cleanrooms, sterile preparations, HEPA filters, HEPA filtered air, ISO standards, gloves, aseptictechnique

Related Categories: ENVIRONMENTAL , LEGAL, QUALITY CONTROL, UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA CONVENTIONS

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