Articles
Considerations In Pharmacy Compounding And The Treatment Of Spasticity - 09/01/09
While pharmacy compounding has been an important long-standing tradition of pharmacy practice, allowing physicians to meet individual patient needs, the preparation of compounded sterile products (CSPs) faces continued scrutiny. [AJHP Online membership and registration required.]...Read Full Release
Pharmacy Compounding Of High-Risk Level Products And Patient Safety - 09/01/09
High-risk level CSPs pose the greatest risk to patients since non-sterile ingredients or containers are used, which mandates final product sterilization prior to dispensing. Pharmacists should understand and comply with federal, state, and USP chapter 797 requirements when preparing CSPs, particularly high-risk level CSPs....Read Full Release
Considerations in the Treatment Of Spasticity With Intrathecal Baclofen - 09/01/09
Baclofen injection concentrate for intrathecal administration has FDA-approved labeling for use in patients with severe spasticity who are intolerant or unresponsive to other therapies. Due to its intrathecal delivery, adverse effects are minimized, and patient response is enhanced. Pharmacists should remain knowledgeable about therapy management in patients receiving treatment for spasticity, including adverse event monitoring, infusion device complications, and dosage adjustments. If compounded intrathecal baclofen preparations are used, pharmacists should consider potency and sterility issues associated with high-risk level compounded sterile preparations and the potential for deviations in potency and sterility that may affect patient safety and outcomes....Read Full Release
Maximizing Outsourcing Options for Compounded Preparations - 07/15/09
Since the initial release of USP <797> in 2004, compounders of sterile preparations have been seeking a balance between ably providing CSPs and safeguarding public health. Pharmacy’s increased focus on compliance efforts has led to increases in pharmacy budgetary spending in the following key areas:...Read Full Release
