Compounding Techniques: Nonsterile Oral Dosage Forms

Course overview

Pharmaceutical compounding is considered both an art and a science and involves preparing medications tailored to an individual's specific health needs. Compounded nonsterile preparations (CNSPs) encompass many different oral dosage forms, including capsules, tablets, suspensions, solutions, and lozenges. These dosage forms enhance medication adherence, mask the bitter taste of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and protect APIs from degradation. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who compound oral medications should be well-versed in compounding standards and skilled in the techniques required to prepare medications that are effective, safe, and high-quality.