AE

February 2021

effective compounding strategy

Developing an effective compounding strategy

Developing an effective compounding strategy is critical to ensuring patients have access to properly compounded medications, but because each organization’s needs differ, a one-size-fits-all solution cannot be applied to every hospital. A careful evaluation of the institution’s requirements, the available infrastructure for compounding medications in-house, and any registered 503B compounding facilities in the vicinity with […]

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Developing an effective compounding strategy is critical to ensuring patients have access to properly compounded medications, but because each organization’s needs differ, a one-size-fits-all solution cannot be applied to every hospital. A careful evaluation of the institution’s requirements, the available infrastructure for compounding medications in-house, and any registered 503B compounding facilities in the vicinity with

risk of exposure to hazardous drugs

Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs

Although most pharmacy personnel will say that the highest risk of exposure to hazardous drugs is during the compounding process, we feel that there is an even greater risk of exposure to hazardous materials during shipping and receiving. Under the current regulations as well as the upcoming USP <800> the hazardous materials are usually ordered

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Although most pharmacy personnel will say that the highest risk of exposure to hazardous drugs is during the compounding process, we feel that there is an even greater risk of exposure to hazardous materials during shipping and receiving. Under the current regulations as well as the upcoming USP <800> the hazardous materials are usually ordered

TPN compounding

Making TPN compounding safe

In the last couple of years, in an effort of Making TPN compounding safe, we have recorded a serious upswing and increase in the use of automated IV preparation systems. Their popularity is directly linked to their ease of use since they combine barcode scanning and Digital image capture to ensure safer and more efficient

Making TPN compounding safe Read More »

In the last couple of years, in an effort of Making TPN compounding safe, we have recorded a serious upswing and increase in the use of automated IV preparation systems. Their popularity is directly linked to their ease of use since they combine barcode scanning and Digital image capture to ensure safer and more efficient

chemotherapy clinics and pregnancy risks

The Impact of Cancer Radiation Therapy on Pregnancy in Healthcare Workers

Radiation therapy has revolutionized cancer treatment, providing hope to millions of patients worldwide. However, it also poses unique challenges for healthcare workers, especially those who are pregnant. This article aims to delve deeper into the effects of radiation exposure on pregnancy and explore comprehensive safety measures that healthcare institutions can implement to protect pregnant employees.

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Radiation therapy has revolutionized cancer treatment, providing hope to millions of patients worldwide. However, it also poses unique challenges for healthcare workers, especially those who are pregnant. This article aims to delve deeper into the effects of radiation exposure on pregnancy and explore comprehensive safety measures that healthcare institutions can implement to protect pregnant employees.