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Sterile Compounding of Hazardous Drugs: An Overview of USP <800>

Course Experts: Angela Chen, PharmD, BCPS

Course Description: This course reviews USP <800> and recommended best practices for developing a comprehensive and compliant hazardous drug program.

Credits: CEUs will be granted for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in compounding.

USP 800, Hazardous Drugs (HDs), Sterile Compounding, Personnel Training, Engineering Controls, C-PEC (Containment Primary Engineering Control), C-SEC (Containment Secondary Engineering Control), C-SCA (Containment Sterile Compounding Area), PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), Closed System Transfer Devices (CSTDs), Deactivation, Decontamination, Cleaning, Disinfection, Environmental Quality, NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health), Biological Safety Cabinet, Negative Pressure, Trace Contaminated Waste, Wipe Sampling