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.




