Pharmaceutical compounding is a complex and evolving field. Plan to attend NCPDP's webinar on this hot topic, Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. EST to gain a better understanding of the growth, regulation and standards of pharmacy compounding. The importance of quality standards and proper interpretation and implementation will be emphasized.
- Our presenter will be Loyd V. Allen, Jr., Ph.D., R.Ph., editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding, CEO of the Midwest Institute of Research and Technology and professor emeritus of the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy. Following Dr. Allen's presentation, webinar attendees should be able to:
- Explain the difference between laws, regulations and standards and identify the responsible agency.
- Discuss the reasons for the growth of pharmacy compounding in recent years.
- Describe the elements of a quality assurance program in a compounding program.
- List the types of analytical testing involved in a pharmacy compounding program.
- List at least four types of new technology incorporated into pharmacy compounding programs.