Sterile Compounding Answer Book

The Sterile Compounding Answer Book: A Guide to Contemporary Best Practices provides expert guidance and a balance of both formal requirements of USP Chapter <797> and practical advice to ensure best practices. The book follows a sterile product from receipt to preparation in a healthcare facility, addressing core elements of the USP chapter.The Q&A approach provides a comprehensive overview and explanation of the requirements of USP Chapter<797> and specific guidance for sterile compounding. Key discussion areas of the book include:Quality-of-practice standards for sterile compounding issued by USP Guidelines, procedures, and compliance requirements for compounding sterile preparationsWork practices to meet requirements and best practices Personnel training and core competencies, including suggested approaches for documenting competency Requirements for a sterile compounding suite, segregated compounding areas, and areas used for compounding radiopharmaceuticals and allergen extracts Approach to assigning beyond-use dates