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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National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Training and Competency Training programs are fundamental for ensuring that staff are knowledgeable about nonsterile and sterile compounding procedures, however, 42% of nonsterile and 16% of sterile pharmacies are still behind in this area.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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RX Note

MARCH 23, 2023

An expiry date of less than 28 days may be more appropriate in some clinical circumstances.

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