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...
by Scott Milner | Apr 29, 2024 | Compliance, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Supply Chain, Sterile Compounding
Hospital pharmacy technicians are unsung heroes of healthcare, pivotal in orchestrating thesmooth functioning of hospital pharmacies and safeguarding patient welfare. Their daily routines encompass a vast array of duties,...
by Ciel | Apr 16, 2024 | Compliance, Pharmacy, Sterile Compounding, USP
🔍 Dive into the New Era of Sterile Compounding! 🧪💉 USP’s updated General Chapter <797> is now official, setting new standards for hospital pharmacies. But are you ready for the Joint Commission and other state/ federal agency inspections...
by Rich | Apr 2, 2024 | Compliance, Pharmacy, Sterile Compounding, Uncategorized, USP
✔ If you work with complexity (e.g., healthcare) and have not read this book, you should. ✔ If you have not implemented a checklist strategy, you must. “under conditions of complexity, not only are checklists a help, they are required for success. There must always be...
