Sunday, April 19, 2015

Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Disciplinary Action Against two Walgreens License rgarding compounding

Walgreens #2661, License #260583. This pharmacy was compounding hazardous drugs, including progesterone extended-release capsules. The pharmacy did not have paper copies of either USP Chapter <795> or of the corporate policies and procedures related to the compounding of hazardous drugs; staff on duty were unable to access electronic copies. The pharmacy did not have a Class I Biological Safety Cabinet for the preparation of hazardous drugs. The pharmacy did not supply personnel with appropriate protective equipment for use during the compounding of hazardous drugs. Personnel were not properly trained on all aspects of compounding hazardous drugs. Licensee subsequently took steps to address these issues. Consequently, the Board reprimanded the licensee and imposed a civil penalty in the amount of $5,000


Walgreens #06056, License #261960. This pharmacy was compounding hazardous drugs, including progesterone extended-release capsules. An inspection of the pharmacy revealed gaps in compliance with USP Chapter <795> standards for nonsterile compounding. In the absence of a Class I Biological Safety Cabinet, respirators were not provided to staff. Hazardous and non-hazardous drugs were found comingled in storage, with some hazardous drugs stored on upper shelves. Beverages were in the compounding area and hazardous drug waste containers were not available. Licensee subsequently took steps to address these issues. Due to the above violations, the Board reprimanded the licensee and imposed a civil penalty of $5,000.

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