Questions and Answers on USP 797 Provided by American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 7272 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814, 301–657-3000:

• A3 Question: Does USP Chapter 797 provide all I need to know about compounding sterile preparations?
   

• A3 Answer: No. USP Chapter 797 sets forth standards, guidance, and examples for compounding sterile preparations, but it does not provide specific and comprehensive information describing how to meet those standards. Persons who compound sterile preparations should exercise their professional judgment to obtain the education and training necessary to prove their competence in managing sterile compounding facilities and in sterile compounding processes and quality assurance. Such education and training is available from a variety of sources, including ASHP.

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