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Implementing a Longitudinal Sterile Compounding Rotation for Pharmacy Residents

Pharmacy Times

JULY 17, 2024

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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Technicians Can Help With Sterile Compounding

Pharmacy Times

DECEMBER 22, 2023

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

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Continuing Education for Pharmacy Technicians Essential for Safe, Sterile Compounding

Pharmacy Times

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Research indicates that poor technique or failure to follow up-to-date standards and protocols could lead to injury or even death of patients who need compounded medications.

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Preventing fungal contamination in pharmaceuticals

European Pharmaceutical Review

MARCH 11, 2024

In a review on fungal-contaminated compounded pharmaceuticals and medical devices, researchers have described how the contamination of these products can be due to breaches in sterile compounding procedures.

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Beyond the Counter: My Journey Through a Transformative IPPE Experience

Flip the Pharmacy

JULY 30, 2024

This independent, CPESN affiliated, pharmacy offers enhanced services such as non-sterile and sterile compounding, delivery, mail order, POCT, immunization screenings, PNOE (a breath analysis device), InBody, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan, and VALD performance. All of which I’ve gained experience in.

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From Classroom to Community: My Eye-Opening Rotation at a CPESN Pharmacy

Flip the Pharmacy

JULY 22, 2024

I also participated in non-sterile compounding of various prescriptions such as capsules, troches, creams, and shampoos. I participated in point-of-care testing with a clinical pharmacist, collecting blood via fingerstick, testing for HbA1c and lipid levels, and interpreting the results.

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Is Compounding Pharmacy Right For You?

The Happy PharmD

JULY 4, 2024

The roots of compounding pharmacy run deep, tracing back to the eighth century in Baghdad, where the first pharmacy drug store opened its doors. When it comes to earnings, compounding pharmacy offers a range comparable to other community pharmacy roles, with salaries averaging between $90,000 to $140,000 annually.

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

Pharmacy Joe

APRIL 21, 2024

The authors conclude: For treatment of hypernatremia, the time has come to abandon the use of sterile water for injection and sodium chloride solutions of less than 0.45% that require sterile compounding.

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Latest Inspection Program Helps New Facilities Start on Solid Footing

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

MARCH 8, 2023

It could be useful for a pharmacy that has built a brand new, state-of-the art, sterile compounding facility with the intent to mail compounded preparations to all 50 states. The inspection is beneficial for a variety of scenarios. Or it could help a large drug distributor that is moving its operations to another community.

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Leading pharmaceutical compounding companies in contract marketing

Pharmaceutical Technology

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The services may also include preparation of customised ready-to-use medications by sterile or non-sterile compounding. Compounding companies may prepare a full range of customised medications such as flavoured medicines, transdermal creams, and bio-identical hormone therapies.

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Protecting Public Health through Accreditations and Inspections

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There have been instances of dirty sterile compounding surfaces — even one with a communal microwave on top of it. I have seen drugs left out on the floor, vaccines stored in the same fridge as employees’ food and drinks, and dusty, cluttered, and unkempt shelving.

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Episode 678: The rare case when a very hypotonic solution may be indicated

Pharmacy Joe

JANUARY 12, 2022

The authors conclude: For treatment of hypernatremia, the time has come to abandon the use of sterile water for injection and sodium chloride solutions of less than 0.45% that require sterile compounding.

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First-year students as instructors: who’s teaching whom?

Pulses

APRIL 27, 2023

When I discovered an interest in non-sterile compounding during my first year of pharmacy school, I worked with a professor to create and deliver content. I also had the opportunity to educate younger students by creating an activity for a third-year compounding elective.

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