There are many reasons sterile compounding facilities hit a ceiling on output. When throughput stalls, the most common response is often to invest in more space, more equipment, or more headcount. But in practice, the root cause is not always solely a lack of resources. More often, workflow clarity, sequencing, utilization, and documentation design also contribute to the constraint.
Read MoreA new proposal for USP 797 was released in September of 2021 for stakeholder review and comment. Pharmacies wanting to apply extended BUDs to their CSPs will be particularly impacted. Stakeholders have argued that many of the additional requirements for extended BUDs closely resemble some GMP processes and controls that 503Bs have to abide by. Others have debated that the 250-unit cap is arbitrary, cost-prohibitive, and will decrease patient access.
Read MoreMedical clinics that prepare or manipulate a sterile compound for in-office patient administration will need to take a closer look at USP, State Board of Pharmacy requirements, and FDA Guidance on insanitary conditions to make sure they are compliant with the expectations. Otherwise these healthcare facilities could face an FDA observation, warning letter, or other regulatory action. To better understand how a medical practice can be affected, let’s examine two scenarios.
Read MoreWith the inability of outsourcers to adequately serve shortages, along with diminishing cost advantages and shrinking national supplies of outsourced compounds, many health systems are beginning to analyze their current supply chain strategy and are revisiting the pros and cons of insourcing batched compounds. Should your facility consider insourcing?
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