Compounding Pharmacy Operations

This course provides educational information and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical judgment.

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn the foundational principles of compounding pharmacy, including definitions, history, and the role of the compounding pharmacist.
• 2 Understand the regulatory framework governing compounding pharmacies, including USP standards, FDA guidelines, and state board regulations.
• 3 Analyze the design and maintenance of compounding facilities, including cleanrooms, equipment, and environmental controls.
• 4 Apply proper procedures for selecting, storing, evaluating, and handling active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients.
• 5 Develop formulation skills for non-sterile and sterile compounding, including calculations, compounding techniques, and beyond-use dating.
• 6 Implement quality assurance programs, including testing, documentation, and adverse event reporting.
• 7 Perform sterile compounding operations following USP <797> standards, including aseptic technique, garbing, and environmental monitoring.
• 8 Perform non-sterile compounding operations following USP <795> standards, including compounding of capsules, creams, and suspensions.
• 9 Evaluate patient-specific factors in compounding, including allergen considerations, dosage form selection, and patient counseling.
• 10 Explore emerging trends in compounding pharmacy, such as personalized medicine, automation, and advanced compounding technologies.