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Common Findings from NABP Pharmacy Inspections

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

This blog post will identify key areas where gaps were identified against USP compounding chapter standards during VPP inspections in the 12 months after the revised compounding chapters went into effect. Ongoing staff training and competency assessment is not documented and/or not performed at the correct frequency.

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Unifying the Industry Around the Need for IV Automation

Beckers Hospital Review

IV robotics and workflow preparation technology is critical to the advancement of patient safety and accuracy in IV compounding. Neuenschwander has now shifted focus to a new area of patient care safety – IV compounding. Among those leading the charge is Mark Neuenschwander.

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5 Years of Home Infusion Therapy Pharmacy Accreditation

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

This includes an online renewal application where pharmacies provide supporting documents confirming compliance with the accreditation standards. Home Infusion Therapy Pharmacy Accreditation Process Pharmacies undertake a thorough evaluation process to earn NABPs Home Infusion Therapy Pharmacy Accreditation.

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Out of Shortage, Into Controversy: The Fight Over GLP-1 Compounding

Pharmacy Times

Rumore, PharmD, Esq, MS, LLM, FAPhA Key Takeaways The removal of tirzepatide and semaglutide from the FDA's shortage list impacts 503A compounders, requiring adherence to complex legal and regulatory frameworks. The definition of "essentially a copy" is pivotal, influencing compounding practices and legal interpretations.

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NABP Compounding Pharmacy Inspections Identify Common Deficiencies

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

After years of development, revised compounding standards from United States Pharmacopeia (USP) became effective on November 1, 2023. USP Chapter <795> focuses on nonsterile compounding, with updates aimed at improving quality, safety, and consistency.

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Leading pharmaceutical compounding companies in contract marketing

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmaceutical compounding is a method of preparing personalised medications for patients by mixing the individual ingredients in the exact strength and dosage form required by the patient. Discover the top pharmaceutical compounding companies in contract marketing. Benefits of pharmaceutical compounding. Excipients.

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Episode 915: The rare case when a very hypotonic solution may be indicated

Pharmacy Joe

The authors consider extremely hypotonic solutions to be 0.225% sodium chloride (also called one-quarter normal saline) and sterile water for injection. In addition, 0.225% sodium chloride must be compounded which comes with a risk of compounding error. Both of these solutions have a high risk of hemolysis.