|
Consultants Collaborate on USP <800> Guidance
Two senior associates on Gates Healthcare's team played key roles in developing a consensus statement on the handling of hazardous drugs per USP Chapter 800 guidelines.
 |
|
|
JOE CABALEIRO |
Joe Cabaleiro and
Bill Mixon were part of a group of industry leaders that participated in
the recent effort led by the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (a service of the Accreditation Commission for Health Care) and joined by the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists. PCAB is evaluating the implication of USP <800> on its accreditation standards.
"I was pleased to collaborate with my co-authors on this project," said Cabaleiro. "Handling of hazardous drugs is a complicated subject and our hope is that this document will help our compounding pharmacist colleagues implement the important protections required by USP <800>."
|
|
|
BILL MIXON
|
The Hazardous Drug Consensus Group developed best practices, delineated what is required or suggested under USP <800>, and highlighted which aspects of the guidelines would require the most change or cost for pharmacies and other health care facilities.
"Our pharmacist colleagues want and need assistance in complying with these standards," said Mixon. "There is nothing worse than trying to comply with standards and not having good resources available to help understand and implement them."
|
