Monday, December 2, 2013

Wakeup call for compounding pharmacies and pharmacists: Here are your choices!

If a compounder chooses not to register as an outsourcing facility and qualify for the exemptions under section 503B, the compounder could qualify for the exemptions under section 503A of the FDCA. Otherwise, it would be subject to all of the requirements in the FDCA applicable to conventional manufacturers. FDA anticipates that state boards of pharmacy will continue their oversight and regulation of the practice of pharmacy, including traditional pharmacy compounding. The Agency also intends to continue to cooperate with State authorities to address pharmacy compounding activities that may be violative of the FDCA.

 
FDA has initiated actions to implement the new law.
 
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