The Pharmacy Technician Series
1. Introduction to Compounding.
Types of Compounds.
Patient Considerations.
Role of Pharmacy Technicians in Compounding.
2. Overview of Compounding Practices and Considerations.
The Art & Science of Compounding.
Information Resources.
Compounding Considerations.
Calculations and Formulas.
General Compounding Practices.
3. Facilities, Equipment & Supplies.
Facilities.
Work Stations.
Equipment & Supplies.
Sterile Compounding Equipment.
4. Quality Assurance & Record Keeping.
Quality Assurance.
Records and Record Keeping.
Standard Operating Procedures.
Compounding Records.
Ingredient Records.
Training Personnel.
5. Capsules, Tablets & Powders.
Types and Definitions.
Composition and Ingredients.
Preparation and Compounding Techniques.
Quality Control.
Packaging.
Labeling.
Stability.
Patient Counseling.
6. Lozenges, Troches, Sticks & Suppositories.
Types and Definitions.
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