Quality Control Analytical Methods: Quality Issues Related to Compounding with Commercial Products

Author(s):  Allen Loyd V Jr

Issue:  Nov/Dec 2005 - Pediatrics
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Abstract:  The purpose of this article is to increase awareness of some of the quality control issues related to compounding with commercial products. A compounding pharmacist must be aware of those commercial dosage forms that are inappropriate for use in certain compounding situations and of the many implications of using commercial dosage forms in compounding.

Related Keywords: Loyd V. Allen Jr, PhD, RPh, commercial preparations, compounding, dosage forms, excipients, inactive ingredients, liquid preparations, topical preparations, suppositories, specifications

Related Categories: EXCIPIENTS, QUALITY CONTROL, UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA CONVENTIONS, DOSAGE FORMS/DRUG CARRIERS

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