What is the state of compounding? Pharmacy Purchasing & Products released their annual State of Pharmacy Compounding survey. The survey is a nationwide sampling of directors of health-system pharmacies and their views on current compounding issues, including USP 797 compliance, cleaning practices and competencies.
Regulatory inspections have become more common - 73 percent of respondents had a recent state board inspection. And while most cleanrooms in use were installed within the past five years, 47 percent of respondents had a difficult time getting budget approval for cleanroom construction or renovation.
Our next free webinar with Eric S. Kastango addresses the costs of sterile compounding. There is a tremendous amount of pressure on pharmacy leadership to cut operating costs in their departments and many compliance elements of USP 797 are viewed as expensive and ripe for replacing or ripping out. In "Decreasing Costs in your Sterile Compounding Operation without Sacrificing Quality," Eric will provide actionable ideas that will improve the efficiency of your sterile compounding operation which will result in decreased costs without sacrificing quality. Register today!
When it comes to ensuring compounding compliance, PP&P's survey also noted that 79 percent of facilities already have a compounding training program in place. Simplifi 797 can help keep staff educated on compliance policies. The new generation of Simplifi 797 includes unlimited access to 42 hours of ACPE-approved sterile compounding continuing education. Get a free demo today.
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