In the healthcare industry, even minor contamination of intravenous (IV) medications can lead to disastrous consequences, including severe infections and prolonged hospital stays. Since the contamination of compounded medications poses such a big risk to the safety of patients, the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has...
Deep within pharmacies and other healthcare settings, compounding cleanrooms work like secret laboratories, where medications are crafted specifically for individuals. These highly-controlled environments ensure that each dose is free from dangerous particle contamination, and therefore meets the highest standards of safety. In this article, we’ll...
The line between a safe and effective medication and a dangerous one is often razor-thin. To prevent crossing this line, the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has established guidelines, such as USP 797 and USP 800. These chapters aim to improve the overall safety and handling...