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St. Luke’s launches centralized pharmacy hub

Beckers Hospital Review

The center is designed to support centralized medication repackaging, sterile compounding at scale, home infusion services, streamlined logistics and standardized operations across locations. Luke’s. The post St.

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Clinical pharmacy services grow, but hospitals struggle to fill key roles: ASHP

Beckers Hospital Review

Nearly 88% cited shortages of experienced pharmacy technicians and more than 92% reported shortages of sterile-compounding technicians. Despite the growth, hospitals report significant challenges across the pharmacy workforce. The survey included responses from 250 hospitals, with results weighted to provide national estimates.

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5 Years of Home Infusion Therapy Pharmacy Accreditation

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

Pharmacies seeking Home Infusion Therapy Pharmacy Accreditation can also look to bundle this accreditation along with their DMEPOS Pharmacy Accreditation , Compounding Pharmacy Accreditation , and even Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation , as there are many common topics amongst these accreditation programs.

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Technicians Can Help With Sterile Compounding

Pharmacy Times

Amid pharmacy strikes and ongoing challenges, technicians can identify new opportunities for growth

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Implementing a Longitudinal Sterile Compounding Rotation for Pharmacy Residents

Pharmacy Times

This manuscript will describe the creation and development of a longitudinal sterile compounding rotation at an academic medical center for postgraduate year 1 acute care pharmacy residents.

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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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Exploring Pharmacy Specialty Roles: IV Pharmacy Technicians

The Script

Explore the role of IV pharmacy techniciansfrom sterile compounding to career growth tipsand learn how Rx relief can help you find your next opportunity.