Compounding pharmacies, veterinary clinics, and hospitals are tasked with preparing medications through a process that protects both the preparer and the patient. The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) sets quality standards for handling drugs. It specifies whether a formulation or procedure requires a sterile or non-sterile environment and whether the drug is hazardous. Publications such as USP <795> and USP <797> address compounding of non-hazardous drugs in non-sterile and sterile environments, respectively. USP <800> addresses the handling of hazardous drugs in both environments. It defines the engineering controls necessary to maintain the safety of individuals preparing these drugs for patient administration. Read More >
