This eLearning course, delivered through an innovative, interactive, online format, aims to improve your knowledge in the implementation of USP General Chapter <795> Pharmaceutical Compounding—Nonsterile Preparations.
The course describes the scope of USP <795>, outlines the responsibilities of compounders, defines the criteria for component selection and describes the facility requirements for nonsterile compounding. In addition, the course reviews the dispensing and quality assurance control requirements for nonsterile compounding described in the standard.
Earn Continuing Pharmacy Education Credits:
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This knowledge-based course has been approved for 3.5 hours of continuing pharmacy education (CPE) credit for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
Access Duration:
This USP Education course will only be available to you for 60 days from the day of registration or until you mark it ‘Complete’ in your Training/Transcript page – whichever occurs first. If you intend to request CPE credits, you must complete all requirements within 60 days of registration.
Subject area:
Healthcare Quality & Safety
Objectives (If applicable):
– Explain the scope of USP <795> including who it applies to, the basic aspects of nonsterile compounding, and the roles and responsibilities of designated persons.
– Identify USP <795> requirements for personnel qualification including training, evaluation, and requalification.
– Describe USP <795> standards that apply to compounding spaces, equipment, and components used in nonsterile compounding.
– Examine the quality assurance and quality control program requirements to achieve consistently high-quality compounded nonsterile preparations (CNSPs)
– Explain how to handle complaints and report adverse events.
– Determine the proper cleaning and sanitizing processes to ensure a clean, orderly, and sanitary environment for preparing quality CNSPs.
– Use USP <795> requirements for establishing Beyond-Use Dates for various types of CNSPs.
– State the requirements for master formulation records and compounding records to be used for compounding the CNSPs.
Target Audience (If applicable):
Compounding professionals responsible for or involved in safe compounding of nonsterile preparations, including
– Pharmacists
– Pharmacy technicians
– Veterinarians
– Physicians
– Nurses