Radiopharmaceutical Regulatory Updates: Stay in the Know

Course overview

UAN: 0018-0000-19-304-H03-P & T RELEASE: 08/29/2019 EXPIRE: 08/29/2022 CREDITS: 2.25 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Describe the history and development of USP 825. 2. Delineate the various types of radiopharmaceuticals, processing activities, practice settings, and individuals for which 825 is applicable. 3. Discuss one or more specific situations addressed in 825 where there is a balance between standard sterile handling practices and radiation safety considerations. 4. Review current FDA guidance for compounding and repackaging radiopharmaceuticals 5. Understand the difference between the Sporicidal agent used monthly and the Cleaning & Disinfecting agents. 6. Differentiate the Daily Cleaning & Disinfection tasks from the Monthly tasks. 7. Describe the appropriate requirements for materials utilized in the Cleaning & Disinfection process. 8. Recognize the importance of the disinfection process while understanding the need for minimizing radiation exposure. 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.