Compounding USP <797>

Abstract

Using USP Chapter <797> Pharmaceutical Compounding–Sterile Preparations (CSP) is now considered the standard for sterile compounding practice and safety in the United States. This is particularly important in compounding the complex formulation of parenteral nutrition.

Keywords

outcomes research/quality parenteral formulas/compounding parenteral nutrition

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References

United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. <797> Pharmaceutical Compounding–Sterile Preparations. United States Pharmacopeia 34–National Formulary 29. Rockville, MD: U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention; 2011.

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Cohen

. Safe practices for compounding parenteral nutrition. A.S.P.E.N. PN Safety Summit. Sept. 23, 2011, Rockville, MD.