USP Healthcare Quality & Safety published revised USP Chapters <797> and <795> in the USP-NF and USP Compounding Compendium on November 1, 2022. This update affects the requirements and recommendations for how pharmacists, technicians, and others working in and with compounding pharmacies do their work.
As the leaders in training and education for sterile compounding, the team at CriticalPoint, a TRC Healthcare company, is preparing to support customers throughout the implementation of any new standards with our products and virtual training programs.
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When will I need to be compliant with the updated chapters?
According to the announcement, USP expects compliance with <797> and <795> chapters by November 1, 2023.
How significant are the changes?
The changes are numerous and detailed. Teams will need to be equipped with resources to enable a smooth, thorough transition to the new standards. There are increased expectations around training, adjustments to facility requirements, and more detailed garbing requirements among others.
CriticalPoint sterile compounding experts will host a free webinar to cover the high-level updates that align to the new USP expectations. Sign up on this page to be invited to upcoming webinars.
CriticalPoint focuses on increasing patient safety through a variety of educational compounding offerings concentrating on USP <797>, <800>, and <795>. Partnering with industry experts, we provide the most current and engaging training on industry standards resulting in improved competency and patient safety. Our offerings include: eLearning, Virtual Training, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
