Medication compounding is an effective tool providers use to help meet the unique needs of patients. In fact, because of dosing requirements, allergies or rare diseases, it provides patients access to medications that would otherwise be unavailable. But medication compounding, especially sterile compound...
assuring that competencies are done, record keeping, and conducting observational studies, among other duties. For smaller facilities, with a pharmacy staff of, say, 2 people, this new requirement could necessitate hiring new
Hospital Pharmacy Regulations: Preparing for Updated USP 797 and USP 800 Design RequirementsComplying with current U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) 797 sterile compounding regulations...Umhoefer, SherryBeebe, Chris
Of course, the pharmacy cleanroom is only sterile until someone enters it. You must train and educate your staff to ensure the room remains free of contamination. To that end, USP 797 includes information on training and work practices. The USP 797 requirements for training include: Hands-on ...
Then: The USP 797 chapter and its predecessor USP 1206 initially just informational guides. Now: USP 797 requirements are mandatory. USP 797 took effect on January 1, 2004. It is the first official and enforceable requirement for Compounding Sterile Products (CSP's). Purpose: USP 797 reduces ...