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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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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