by Scott Milner | May 2, 2024 | Compliance, Diverson, Pharmacy, Sterile Compounding, USP
After years of revisions and anticipation, the compendial standards outlined in USP General Chapters <795>, <797>, and <800> became applicable as of November 1, 2023. This milestone marked a significant shift in pharmaceutical practices, especially...
by Scott Milner | Apr 29, 2024 | Compliance, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Supply Chain, Sterile Compounding
Hospital pharmacy technicians are unsung heroes of healthcare, pivotal in orchestrating thesmooth functioning of hospital pharmacies and safeguarding patient welfare. Their daily routines encompass a vast array of duties,...
by Ciel | Apr 16, 2024 | Compliance, Pharmacy, Sterile Compounding, USP
π Dive into the New Era of Sterile Compounding! π§ͺπ USP’s updated General Chapter <797> is now official, setting new standards for hospital pharmacies. But are you ready for the Joint Commission and other state/ federal agency inspections...
by Rich | Apr 2, 2024 | Compliance, Pharmacy, Sterile Compounding, Uncategorized, USP
β If you work with complexity (e.g., healthcare) and have not read this book, you should. β If you have not implemented a checklist strategy, you must. βunder conditions of complexity, not only are checklists a help, they are required for success. There must always be...
by Rich | Feb 1, 2024 | Pharmacy, Sterile Compounding, USP
The revised USP General Chapter <797> offers compounders pathways for extended beyond-use dates (BUDs) in sterile preparations, with increasing BUDs tied to stricter requirements. Compliance is emphasized as a continuous journey, according to Kevin Hansen, PharmD....