by Ciel | Mar 29, 2024 | Pharmacy
🚨Important Read Alert: Addressing Misconceptions About Pharmacists’ Role🚨An article from the American Medical Association, authored by Timothy M. Smith sparked debate on social media, questioning the role of pharmacists in healthcare. While acknowledging...
by Rich | Mar 3, 2024 | Compliance, Pharmacy, Uncategorized
Pharmacy technicians have a wide range of critical responsibilities that directly impact patient care and the pharmacy’s compliance with regulations and best practices. It’s no secret that many pharmacies continue to have a difficult time recruiting and retaining...
by Rich | Feb 21, 2024 | Compliance, Pharmacy
Pharmacy managers understand how critical it is to prevent errors and minimize costs. Unfortunately, without complete control, this isn’t always possible. Simply adding more resources, specialized tools, and outside consultants alone will not provide complete control...
by Ciel | Feb 12, 2024 | Compliance, Pharmacy, USP
US pharmacies are at risk of compromising patient safety by not giving enough attention to nonsterile compounding standards (USP General Chapter <795>). With a focus on sterile compounding and hazardous drug handling, many pharmacies are unprepared for the upcoming...
by Rich | Feb 1, 2024 | Pharmacy, Sterile Compounding, USP
The revised USP General Chapter <797> offers compounders pathways for extended beyond-use dates (BUDs) in sterile preparations, with increasing BUDs tied to stricter requirements. Compliance is emphasized as a continuous journey, according to Kevin Hansen, PharmD....
by Rich | May 1, 2023 | Compliance, Pharmacy, Sterile Compounding, USP
The Case for Automating USP Pharmacy Checklists In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, adherence to stringent regulatory standards and quality measures is non-negotiable. As pharmacies strive to maintain compliance and ensure patient safety, the reliance on...
