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

• A7 Question: What can I do now to meet the requirements of USP Chapter 797?
   
• A7 Answer: The first steps on the road to compliance with USP Chapter 797 include determining the risk level of the compounding done in your facility, performing a practice gap analysis of your compounding activities, and developing an action plan for compliance. You will likely find that some of elements of the action plan (for example, improved gowning, gloving, and hand washing procedures) are relatively easy and inexpensive to implement. For more information, see the ASHP Discussion Guide on USP Chapter 797.

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