What effect does USP 797 have on pharmacies?
USP 797 has a large effect on pharmacies. A good source of
information on usp 797 is www.usp797.org. This site has numerous
usp 797 articles and a section on commonly asked questions and
answers about usp 797.
USP 797 has an enormous effect on pharmacies that compound
sterile products.
USP 797 is a far-reaching regulation that governs a wide range
of pharmacy policies and procedures. It is designed both to cut
down on infections transmitted to patients through pharmaceutical
products and to better protect staff working in pharmacies in the
course of their exposure to pharmaceuticals.
Issued by U.S. Pharmacopoeia (USP), the regulation governs any
pharmacy that prepares "compounded sterile preparations" (CSPs).
Many pharmacies fit this description. Moreover, many large
hospitals have several pharmacies--a main one and several satellite
pharmacies--that will be affected.
An excellent source for information about usp 797 is the
website: www.usp797.org. What you will find on USP797.org : USP 797
regulations, USP 797 vendors, USP 797 articles, and USP 797
software.