Pharm Tech Module 6

Repackaged medications include

• Product identification

• Environmental exposure

• Handling

• Usability

Product Identification

the final product must be completely and precisely labeled

Environmental exposure

The container used for repackaging must protect the product from air, moisture, light, heat, and contamination

Handling

Packaging materials should minimize product destruction and not interact chemically with the medication

Usability

The packaging should be easy for staff members to use

USP <797>

a set of sterile compounding standards describing the guidelines, procedures, and compliance requirements for compounded preparations

Sterile products

contains no pathogens

• preparation requires aseptic technique

Parenteral Medications

bypass the digestive system

• administered subcutaneously (SQ), intramuscularly (IM), or intravenously (V)

Aseptic technique

• Personnel preparation: remove jewelry, outer garments, wash hands thoroughly, no cosmetics

• Label the product of medication name, strength, lot number, and expiration date

• Check ingredients and labels to verify they are correct

• Obtain pharmacist approval of repackaging work

• Maintain repackaging equipment to avoid product destruction

• Keep precise records of all repackaging work at the batch level and keep for at least 1 year