by Scott Milner | Jul 24, 2024 | Compliance, Pharmacy, USP
The Vital Role of USP in Pharmacy In recent discussions with industry experts, the importance of compliance with the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) chapters has been a recurring theme. Often regarded as mere “recommendations” or guidelines for best...
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 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 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....
