Patricia Kienle, RPh
One of the major new components of USP General Chapter <797> on sterile compounding requires the establishment of a “designated person” (DP) who is responsible for the operation and performance of the compounding facility and personnel. Although the chapter lays out specific DP responsibilities, one thing it does not prescribe is who exactly must be the DP.
“Chapter <797> does not require that your designated person be a