Review of reactor-based Mo-99 production

Course overview

UAN: 0018-0000-19-21-200-H04-P & T RELEASE: 07/21/2021 EXPIRE: 07/21/2024 CREDITS: 1.0 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Review the historical significance of Mo-99/Tc-99m generator systems 2. Discuss the source materials required for production of Mo-99 in a nuclear reactor 3. Outline the supply chain steps that are needed to acquire Mo-99 for radionuclide generator production NOTE: An annual subscription for Purdue's nuclear pharmacy re-certification program provides access to both the continuing education component of the program and the "Radiopharmacy Portal" a reference resource for practitioners. Subscriptions to the continuing educational offerings, which have been accredited through ACPE and BPS, can be purchased for an annual fee of $195 for nuclear pharmacists and $95 for nuclear pharmacy technicians.