National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

DECEMBER 4, 2024

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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The Happy PharmD

JULY 4, 2024

Are you considering a career in compounding pharmacy? Let me take you on a journey into the world of compounding pharmacists, where we dive into everything from job satisfaction to salary expectations. In terms of demand, the future looks promising for compounding pharmacists.

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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. Is peer- and near-peer teaching effective?

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Pharmacy Joe

APRIL 21, 2024

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.

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National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In this blog, she shares stories from her career and how the NABP accreditation and inspection team works to protect public health. There have been instances of dirty sterile compounding surfaces — even one with a communal microwave on top of it.

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Pharmacy Joe

JANUARY 12, 2022

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.

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