Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-2023
Abstract
Across the country health systems are facing increasing drug shortages that are forcing pharmacists to rely far more heavily on compounding to meet the needs of patients. Additionally, several high-profile compounding incidents have helped highlight the importance of ensuring best practices are followed during sterile and nonsterile compounding to support patient safety and high-quality care. Specifically, in 2022, 160 drug shortages were reported in pharmacies. From January 1, 2023, to March 31, 2023, 47 drug shortages were reported, 55% of which were for injectables. In response, compounding has increasingly become a solution to bridge that gap.
Recommended Citation
Pile, Thomas; Kimble, Craig; Coustasse, Alberto. Navigating the Path to Safe Compounding in Health Systems. Pharmacy Times. Health-System Edition. July, 2023; Vol. 12, No. 4, p .16-17.
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