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We are commonly asked by veterinary professionals (not to mention concerned friends and family members) whether the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards apply to pharmacies and veterinary practices that prepare compounded medications for pets.   The short answer is: Yes! The same USP standards that govern compounding pharmacies serving humans also apply to those providing medications for our beloved non-human family members.  In this blog post, we break down […]

As a standard of minimums, USP <797> lays a solid foundation for preserving patient safety and the efficacy of compounded sterile preparations. The expectation is that pharmacies will conduct further risk assessments to establish more detailed SOPs that address specific areas of their business. Not content to leave it up to their members, some state

If You Didn’t Document It, Did It Really Happen?  The 2022 revisions to USP <797> place an increased emphasis on the documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs), including personnel training, sampling protocols, environmental maintenance, and more. In the event of an audit or adverse event, accurate and thorough record-keeping serves as evidence that processes and