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Beyond-Use Date Basics for Compounded Nonsterile Preparations: A Guide for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

Tracking # 20-1216188

$13.00

4.8 (40 ratings)
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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe important factors to consider when assigning beyond-use dates to compounded nonsterile preparations
  2. Review updates to USP 795 beyond-use dating guidelines
  3. Assign beyond-use dates to compounded nonsterile preparations

Course overview

In the dynamic world of pharmacy practice, maintaining currency in professional knowledge and skills is a non-negotiable requirement. Specifically, understanding the intricacies of assigning appropriate beyond-use dates to compounded nonsterile preparations is paramount to ensuring patient safety and product quality. It is a crucial safeguard against potential contamination or degradation, and demands an in-depth understanding of product stability and the myriad factors that influence it. Recent revisions to the USP Chapter 795 Pharmaceutical Compounding-Nonsterile Preparations underscore the need for healthcare professionals to stay updated with the latest standards in the field. This course aims to equip compounding personnel with a comprehensive understanding of these standards, thereby enhancing their competence and confidence in assigning beyond-use dates accurately.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Florida Board of Pharmacy

Pharmacist

1h General

Registered Pharmacy Technician

1h General

Michigan Board of Pharmacy

Pharmacist

1h General

Pharmacist Special Volunteer

1h General

Pharmacy Technician

1h General

Pharmacy Technician Special Volunteer

1h General

New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy

Pharmacist

1h Contact Hours

Disclosure statements

This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. Liz Fredrickson, PharmD, BCPS, faculty for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Pete Kreckel, RPh, planners for this educational event, also has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

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