by Scott Milner | Jul 2, 2024 | Compliance, Diverson, Pharmacy, Sterile Compounding, Terlumina | Rx, USP
The 90s were a wild time. One summer, while at a scout camp in Kananaskis, Alberta Canada, our troop was invited to try out a zip line. We were the first scouts to zip down a cable tied between two trees, close to 100 feet apart. While the descent felt like three...
by Scott Milner | Jun 15, 2024 | Compliance, Pharmacy, Sterile Compounding, USP
In the realm of hygiene and pharmacy cleanliness standards, terminology can sometimes lead to confusion. Two terms that often cause debate are “unsanitary” and “insanitary.” While both words relate to conditions that are not clean or hygienic,...
by Scott Milner | May 20, 2024 | Compliance, Diverson, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Supply Chain
Drug diversion in healthcare systems is a serious issue with far-reaching implications for patient safety, legal compliance, and the reputation of healthcare institutions. Over the last decade, several significant cases have highlighted the need for robust prevention...
by Scott Milner | May 16, 2024 | Compliance, Diverson, Pharmacy, Sterile Compounding, USP
I distinctly remember the stark realization of the opioid epidemic’s reach—the first time a friend succumbed to narcotic misuse, followed by the revelation of a coworker caught in active diversion. These weren’t distant, abstract events; they touched lives...
by Scott Milner | May 9, 2024 | Compliance, Pharmacy, Sterile Compounding, USP
Wherever medications are compounded, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality is paramount. To achieve this, pharmacy teams must diligently adhere to purposefully crafted Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and rigorous documentation protocols. With...
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...
