PHARM 150: Intro to Pharmacy Compounding

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Class Program

Pharmacology

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

089309

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Students develop proficiency in the skills necessary for successful compounding technique and practice. Students are introduced to the United States Pharmacopeia’s General Chapter Pharmaceutical Compounding-Non-Sterile Preparations <795> and Sterile Preparations <797>. Student will have simulated lab experience that applies pharmaceutical preparation compounding guidelines. Washington Pharmacy Quality Assurance Committee and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) regulations governing the practice of compounding are emphasized.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician Program or Instructor Permission

Course Learning Outcomes

Describe the pharmacy environment appropriate for sterile compounding as defined by USP <795> and <797>.

Identify the ethical and legal obligations of compounding personnel, including training and assessment requirements.

Describe appropriate aseptic technique to maintain the sterility of their critical sites at all times.

Explain proper aseptic garbing, hand washing and gloving procedures and the steps to follow when.

Core Topics

Evolution and overview of aseptic processing.
Core competencies and facilities basics.
Non- Sterile and Sterile product categorization.
The basics all cleanroom personnel need to know.
Primary and secondary engineering controls.
Compounding basics in laminar airflow systems.
Proper documentation of compounding
Navigating equipment and workflow until the final check.