Compounding Sterile Preparations

The essential sterile compounding reference every pharmacist needs has been fully updated and is the most comprehensive and authoritative reference available on sterile compounding available. It's a trusted resource that every pharmacist needs.This new fourth edition now includes: Coverage of new USP Chapter (800) on the compounding of hazardous drugs and the existing USP Chapter (797).Updates on regulations related to the Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA).Seven new chapters and 16 new contributors.Appendices offering more extensive reference to online resources.Since the last edition published in 2009, much has changed in the world of compounding. Don't miss out on the latest updated information in this important field. Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Contributors Reviewer Part I: Sterile Preparation Ch 01 Imperative for Change: Adverse SterileCompounding Events Ch 02 Standards for Compounded Sterile Preparations Ch 03 Immediate-Use Compounding Ch 04 Sterile Preparation Formulation Ch 05 Parenteral Nutrition Compounding Ch 06 Special Considerations in Pediatric Compounding Ch 07 Special Considerations in Compounding Biologicals Ch 08 Ancillary Equipment and Supplies Ch 09 Primary Engineering Controls Ch 10 Personnel Cleansing and Garbing Ch 11 Aseptic Technique Ch 12 Hazardous Drugs as Compounded Sterile Preparations Ch 13 Radiopharmaceuticals as Compounded Sterile Preparations Ch 14 Storage and Beyond-Use Dating Ch 15 Labeling Sterile Preparations Ch 16 Documentation of Compounded Sterile Preparations Ch 17 Sterility Assurance of Compounded Sterile Preparations Ch 18 Finished Preparation Release Checks and Tests Ch 19 Microbiological Issues in Compounding Sterile Preparations Ch 20 Handling Sterile Commercial Products and Compounded Sterile Preparations Within the Pharmacy Ch 21 Maintaining Sterility, Purity, and Stability of Dispensed and Distributed CSPs Ch 22 Batch Compounding Part II: QualityManagement Ch 23 Pharmacist Education Ch 24 Pharmacy Technician Education, Certification, Training, Evaluation, and Regulation Ch 25 Secondary Engineering Controls Ch 26 Sterile Compounding Technology Ch 27 Cleaning and Disinfecting Ch 28 Environmental Quality and Control Ch 29 Dealing with Latex Allergies Ch 30 Personnel Training and Competency Evaluation Ch 31 Policies, Procedures, and Quality Assurance Programs Ch 32 Outsourcing the Compounding of Sterile Preparations Part III: Appendixes Appendix A ASHP Guidelines onCompounding Sterile Preparations Appendix B ASHP Guidelines on Handling Hazardous Drugs Appendix C Selected ASHP Guidelines Pertaining to Sterile Compounding Appendix D Selected Websites Pertaining to Compounding Sterile Preparations Glossary Index The essential sterile compounding reference every pharmacist needs – now with important updates.Compounding Sterile Preparations, Fourth Edition, by E. Clyde Buchanan, Philip J. Schneider, and Ryan A. Forrey, is the most comprehensive and authoritative reference available on sterile compounding. It's a trusted resource that every pharmacist needs. The newest edition of this publication now includes: Coverage of new USP Chapter on the compounding of hazardous drugs and the existing USP Chapter Updates on regulations related to the Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA) Seven new chapters and 16 new contributors Appendices offering more extensive reference to online resources Since the last edition published in 2009, much has changed in the world of compounding. Don't miss out on the latest updated information in this important field.