Sourcing Smart: Pharmacy Practices

Course overview

See Darren Frank, Attorney and CEO of Infusive from HEAL 2026 speak on avoiding pitfalls in medication preparation. It doesn't require a law degree - just the right perspective. This session offers an approachable, jargon-light overview of how medications move from pharmacy to clinic. Darren Frank guides students through key pharmacy concepts like: The difference between 503A and 503B pharmacies, What constitutes compounding (and what doesn't), Best practices for sourcing and storage, A high-level discussion of USP 797 and sterile prep considerations and Tips for evaluating pharmacy partners and asking the right operational questions. This is an educational session focused on awareness and best practices - not legal interpretation - and is ideal for providers, clinic managers, and support staff who want to make informed decisions and protect patient safety.