This course is designed to prepare learners to perform basic sterile compounding procedures. Pharmacy Sterile Compounding refers to creating a medication in an environment free from viruses, bacteria, or any other infectious microorganism. It involves manipulation of sterile or non-sterile product intended to produce a sterile final product. The medications are typically used for medications that include dosage forms of injections, IV admixtures, ophthalmic medications, irrigating solutions, and inhalation solutions. Pharmacy technicians who have been properly trained in this advanced role may perform sterile compounding procedures in a variety of settings such as hospitals, infusion centers, compounding facilities, and many more. The procedures require using strict aseptic techniques, a strong attention to detail and precision, and knowledge of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards and other state, federal, and non-governmental regulations, standards, and guidelines.
