The Science of Pharmaceutical Compounding: Non-Sterile Training

Target Audience

Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other compounding personnel – whether new to non-sterile compounding, in need of a refresher, or looking to train you compounding team – this is the program for you!

Format

Home Study (16 hours) & Learning Assessment (must obtain >75%) that reviews fundamental principles of non-sterile compounding in preparation for the live events.

Live Virtual or In-Person Seminar (12 hours) filled with group discussions and interactive activities that bring to life fundamental principles of non-sterile compounding.

Lab Training (12 hours) where you will receive hands-on experience compounding 8 common non-sterile dosage forms in our laboratory facility located in Sydney, Australia.

*All three components (Home Study with Learning Assessment, Live Seminar, and Lab Training) are required for successful completion of the activity. Please note that the Live Virtual Seminar and Lab Training occur on different dates. Dates occurring in the same month are paired together. If any questions, please contact your Medisca Account Representative for more details.

Description

Consideration will be given to meeting the physician’s prescription and patient-specific need, compliance-related solutions, medical necessity, and legal and regulatory guidelines. A significant emphasis will be placed on quality assurance and quality control as it relates to dosage form design, pharmaceutical calculations and the validation of preparatory procedures that are part of Master Formulation Records.

Practical techniques and technology-related applications are developed through hands-on experience in a compounding laboratory environment where pharmacists and technicians will be trained in all aspects of non-sterile preparatory procedures. Pharmacists and technicians have the opportunity to develop important aspects of a business development and marketing plan.

Learning Objectives

Home Study – Pharmacists*

1. Relate unique and essential central core concepts
2. Describe regulatory framework requirements
3. Discuss standards of practice for non-hazardous and hazardous drug compounding
4. Explain components of a standard operating procedure
5. Apply business, marketing, and sales for a successful practice
6. Explain characteristics for routes of delivery in non-sterile compounding
7. Describe the chemical composition of different dosage forms
8. Identify laboratory practices, procedures and preparatory techniques related to the compounding of non-sterile dosage forms
9. Relate excipients to dosage forms, chemical composition, and routes of delivery
10. 1Relate base types to dosage forms, chemical composition, and routes of delivery
11. Illustrate the importance of drug monographs and certificates of analysis to compounding
12. Describe techniques and technology used during compounding
13. Apply the components of process development
14. Describe the components of a master formulation record
15. Discuss the requirements of a compounding record

Virtual Seminar & Lab Training – Pharmacists*

1. Explain compounding as a viable therapeutic option
2. Express unique marketing messages in support of a compounding practice
3. Demonstrate the ability to manage expenses and revenues using a financial spreadsheet
4. Assess acquisition costs in order to establish selling prices related to a compounding practice
5. Write a standard operating procedure
6. Apply regulations and standards to a non-hazardous and hazardous drug compounding practice
7. Develop preparatory procedures for solutions and dispersions; suspensions and emulsions
8. Solve pharmaceutical calculations used in pharmacy compounding
9. Relate process development to the establishment of a master formulation record
10. Prepare a master formulation record
11. Design a non-sterile compounding facility in compliance with standards of practice
12. Prepare a series of non-sterile compounded preparations
13. Apply qualitative and quantitative assessments to compounded preparations

*For Technicians, please refer to the workbook for Learning Objectives. 

Completion Requirements

Home Study: Complete home study learning assessment* prior to the live event.

Live Virtual Seminar: Attend in full and complete activity evaluation

Lab Training: Attend in full, complete practical skill set competency assessment*, and activity evaluation

*A maximum number of two attempts to achieve a 75% passing grade is required for all learning assessments and competency assessments.

Declarations and Disclosures

This activity is independent of any known bias, prejudice or commercial interest. Both MEDISCA Australia and LP3 Network assist with the marketing of this activity. LP3 Network is an independent corporation. LP3 Network has an established agreement with MEDISCA Australia ensuring that it has no influence on LP3 Network as it relates to activity offerings.

Financial Support

This learning activity has received financial support from MEDISCA Inc. in the form of an educational grant.

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