Basics of Compounding: Considerations for Implementing USP Chapter <797> -- Sterile Preparations, Part 19: Storage and Beyond-Use Dating, Maintaining Sterility, Purity, and Stability of Dispensed and Distributed Compounded Sterile Preparations

Author(s):  Okeke Claudia C, Allen Loyd V Jr

Issue:  May/Jun 2010 - Pain Management
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Abstract:  Pharmacies should have standard operating procedures in place for each step involved in sterile compounding. These procedures include but are not limited to: storing; beyond-use dating; and maintaining the sterility, purity, and stability of compounded preparations. This article discusses the storage, beyond-use date, and the packing and transportation of finished compounded sterile preparations. The topics are discussed in a practical manner to provide practice clarification to the current standards set forth in the United States Pharmacopeia.

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