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Sterile Compounding Unveiled: Ensuring Patient Safety through USP Chapter 797

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Educator ACHIEVE CE - EDUCATION SERVICES
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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

This comprehensive course delves into the critical requirements outlined in USP Chapter 797, a universally recognized cornerstone in the realm of sterile compounding. The course addresses a pivotal need for pharmacists by equipping them with the essential knowledge and skills to uphold the highest standards of patient safety. As Chapter 797 stands as the established benchmark for sterile compounding, its core purpose is to ensure the well-being of patients who rely on compounded sterile preparations CSPs. By emphasizing the adoption of optimal practices and unwavering quality standards, this course serves as a vital tool in preventing potential harm.

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

New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy

Certified Pharmacy Technician

1h Compounding CE

Pharmacist

1h Contact Hours

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Learning Objectives


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

  1. Identify the critical requirements outlined in USP Chapter <797> for sterile compounding and explain their significance in ensuring patient safety.
  2. Describe the differences between sterile and non-sterile compounding, including the types of medications that must be prepared as sterile compounds.
  3. Explain the best practices and measures involved in preparing compounded sterile preparations (CSPs), including attire, hand hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting procedures, and the pharmacist's role in verifying CSPs to foster a culture of responsibility and patient safety.


This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. Jaimini Patel, RPH, PHD, MBA, faculty for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.


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


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