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AUGUST 8, 2017

Specialty Pharms Not Exempt From USP <800>

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By Bruce Buckley


Even if most specialty pharmacies don’t compound hazardous drugs, they may not be off the hook entirely when it comes to U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention General Chapter <800> compliance. With a go-live date of July 1, 2018, it’s critical to examine workflow procedures to ensure the safety of health care workers and patients, experts urge.

If your specialty pharmacy, home infusion practice or other care site handles any oral antineoplastics or other agents listed