From the authors of Pharmacist's Letter, RxSelect IV Compounding is a specially curated collection of continuing education (CE) and other sterile and non-sterile compounding resources for pharmacists and technicians.
Sterile Compounding USP <797>
CE Courses
- Sterile Compounding: Corrective Action and Preventative Action (CAPA) Plans
- Sterile Compounding: USP Chapter 797 (official 2008 version)
- Sterile Compounding: USP Chapter <797> (2021 proposed)
- Sterile Compounding: Aseptic Technique (per official 2008 USP 797)
- Sterile Compounding: Aseptic Technique (per USP 797 proposed 2021)
- Sterile Compounding: Requirements and Quality Standards (per official 2008 USP 797)
- Sterile Compounding: Requirements and Quality Standards (per 2021 USP 797 proposed revision)
- Sterile Compounding: Managing the Process
Resources
- Article: Pharmacist Update in Proposed 2019 USP <797> Guidance
- Article: Pharmacy Technician Update in Proposed 2019 USP <797> Guidance
- Chart: What's New in Sterile Compounding?
- Tech Tutorial: Sterile Compounding: Keeping It Clean
- Article: Handling "Overfill" of Injectable Meds
- Article: Appropriate Use of PVC-free and DEHP-free IV Supplies
- Article: Optimize Safety with "Syringe Pullback" for Verifying Sterile Compounding Ingredients
- Article: Avoiding Errors with Parenteral Nutrition
- Article: Avoiding Errors with Ophthalmic Infections
Non-Sterile Compounding USP <795>
CE Courses
- Non-sterile Compounding Basics
- Complex Nonsterile Compounding: Oral Dosage Forms (per official 2014 USP 795)
- Complex Non-sterile Compounding: Oral Dosage Forms (per 2021 USP 795 proposed revision)
- Complex Nonsterile Compounding: Topical Dosage Forms (per official 2014 USP 795)
- Complex Non-Sterile Compounding: Topical Dosage Forms (per 2021 USP 795 proposed revision)
- Nonsterile Compounding: Topical and Oral Liquid Preparations (per 2014 USP 795)
- Non-sterile Compounding: Topical and Oral Liquid Preparations (per 2021 USP 795 proposed revision)
Resources
Hazardous Drugs
CE Course
Resources
- Pharmacist Article: USP <800>
- Pharmacy Technician Article: USP <800>
- Pharmacist Article: NIOSH Hazardous Med List Proposed Update
- Pharmacy Technician Article: NIOSH Hazardous Med List Proposed Update
- Chart: Handling Hazardous Meds
- Tech Tutorial: Hazardous Drugs 101
- Pharmacist Article: Hazardous Waste Disposal
- Pharmacy Technician Article: Hazardous Waste Disposal
- Tech Tutorial: Medication Disposal in the Hospital
- Article: Closed System Transfer Devices for Reducing Hazardous Med Exposure
- Article: Prevent Unnecessary Exposure to Hazardous Meds
General Compounding (Technician Resources)
CE Courses
- Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians
- Pharmacy Calculations with Ratios and Proportions: Technician Math
Resources
- Article: Maximize IV Workflow System Benefits
- Checklist: Safe Use of IV Workflow Technology
- Tech Tutorial: Sterile Compounding: Keeping It Clean
- Tech Tutorial: Drug Expiration and Beyond-Use Dates
- Article: Which Water to Use When Prepping Meds
- Article: How to Handle Delivery Totes from Wholesaler to Avoid Contamination in Pharmacies
- Article: How to Handle Med Spills of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Meds