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Compounding Through Crisis: Developing Safe Processes During Drug Shortages

Author(s): Wolman Mallory, Nguyen Peter H

Issue: Sep/Oct 2026 - Volume 30, Number 5

Page(s): 409-418

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Abstract

This article explores the challenges associated with formulation development during drug shortages, including literature evaluation, formulation design, beyond-use date assignment, documentation, quality review, operationalization, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Through real-world examples and practical strategies, it highlights the ingenuity and adaptability required of today’s compounding pharmacists while advocating for greater collaboration, shared knowledge, and infrastructure to better support formulation development during future supply disruptions.

Related Keywords

  • Wolman Mallory
  • Nguyen Peter H
  • Drug Shortages
  • Sterile Compounding
  • Formulation Development
  • Hospital Pharmacy
  • Stability
  • Beyond-use Dating
  • Medication Access

Related Categories

  • LEGAL
  • SUPPORT
  • QUALITY CONTROL
  • ALTERNATIVE/COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

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