COMPOUNDING: USP 797 & 800 STERILE RESOURCES, COMPLIANCE, TECHNOLOGY
Sterile pharmacy compounding refers to the preparation of customized medications in a controlled environment that meets stringent sterility requirements to prevent contamination. This process is typically used to prepare medications intended for administration by injection, infusion, or other routes requiring sterility, such as ophthalmic or intrathecal delivery. Sterile compounding is essential in healthcare for preparing medications that are not commercially available or need to be tailored to individual patient requirements while ensuring the highest level of sterility and safety.
Pharmacy USP <800> refers to the standards established by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) to ensure the safe handling of hazardous drugs (HDs) in healthcare settings, including pharmacies. USP <800> outlines procedures and requirements to protect personnel, patients, and the environment from exposure to hazardous drugs during receipt, storage, preparation, transport, administration, and disposal. USP <800> is integral for ensuring the safety of healthcare workers, patients, and the environment by establishing rigorous controls over the handling of hazardous drugs in pharmacy practice.
