Compounding Pharmacies: Before and After an Inspection
Author(s): Kulkarni Darshan, Ricketts Samantha
Issue: Sep/Oct 2013 - Volume 17, Number 5
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Page(s): 358-362
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Abstract: Recent events have directed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s attention to compounding pharmacies and have increased the frequency and vigorousness of pharmacy inspections. It is critical for compounding pharmacists to be prepared for such inspections and to understand their responsibilities after an inspection is over.
Related Keywords: regulatory agency, regulation, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, FDA, United States Pharmacopeia, USP, good manufacturing practices, GMP, compounded sterile preparations, drug safety, audit, pharmacy inspection, response team, privileged information
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