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compounding standards can be enforced by the State Boards of Pharmacy, as well as the
US Food and Drug Administration. The USP-Pharmacisr5 Pharmacopeia is divided into srEMIcTEs AGr = 1
two sections. Section one contains monographs for compounding substances and -de e->ny 4id -°M
excipients and monograph standards for compounded preparations, as well as general .tap orsna n a= aaa~aaa
chapters related to compounding standards. Section two contains supportive information ..aaa mfi- thabaI
for quality pharmacy compounding. This compendium will be continually revised and DOSAGE FORMS TIC
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AMERICAN COUNCIL ON PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION (ACPE)
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The American Council on Pharmaceutical Education has requested performance . t -M WCyrg= q es
outcomes related to pharmacy compounding. These will be presented to ACPE this . m. r a ,tiain
spring for consideration for implementation in the curriculum of accredited Colleges of
Pharmacy throughout the U.S. ACPE standards are required for accreditation of Colleges
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF PHARMACY (AACP) ,
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The Teachers of Pharmaceutics section of AACP is surveying its membership to . rta-nran - i. i-4uiddt b
determine the current status of pharmaccutics and compounding in the curriculum. The ! _ ( r
in-depth survey is designed to identify course content that is either taught as separate., a,, ' , n ia roa
free-standing courses, or as an integrated component of other courses. , ,rt
PHARMACY COMPOUNDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
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Phartnnceuiical Compounding, provide programs and information on pharmacy
compounding. In addition, there are several books and websites available (e.g.,
www.ijmc.com; www.compoundinatodavycom) that provide information to support
pharmacists in all practice sites (community, hospital. home healthcare, etc.) in pharmacy
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Analytical support is provided by several laboratories throughout the U.S., many of Flatlned00un
which are FDA-registered and -inspected. Potency analysis, sterility and endotoxin
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pharmacies (community as well as hospital) use in-house testing when appropriate.
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