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Sterile Compounding and Drug Shortages
Drug Shortages: Causes, Effects, and the Role of Sterile Compounding In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a key role in preventing or mitigating drug shortages, which can pose a significant public health risk. A short supply of critical...
Pros and Cons of Eye Drop Preservatives
Aseptic technique can only get you so far when compounding a patient’s ophthalmic medication. Once the compounded sterile preparation is with the patient, it is important for the patient to comply with all pharmacist’s instructions. So, how does one know if the...
5 Steps to Prevent Dropper Contamination
When it comes to preparing compounded eye drop medications, what does a drug compounder need to be aware of? Today, with the ever-growing world of medication delivery; eye dropper bottles play an important role. These sometimes-overlooked drug delivery devices are...