Hot Topics in Pharmacy: Medication Safety: Top Sterile Compounding Questions Answered

With USP <800> and revisions to USP <797> becoming official on November 1, 2023, sterile compounding experts have received numerous questions from hospital pharmacy leaders inquiring about the new standards. In this podcast, we answer the top 10 questions received across the country providing valuable information regarding current sterile compounding hot topics including: procedural areas, competencies, cleaning, lab reporting, COA (Certificate of Analysis) and DVO (Dose Vial Optimization). 

The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.