6 Common Pitfalls in USP <797> Data Trending—And How to Fix Them
6 Common Pitfalls in USP <797> Data Trending—And How to Fix Them Has adherence to USP 797 started to feel like a checkbox exercise? Take samples, count CFUs,... Read more.
Do Veterinary Practices Need to Comply with USP Standards?
We are commonly asked by veterinary professionals (not to mention concerned friends and family members) whether the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards... Read more.
What Compounding Pharmacies Nationwide Can Learn from California
As a standard of minimums, USP <797> lays a solid foundation for preserving patient safety and the efficacy of compounded sterile preparations. The expectation... Read more.
Is Your Healthcare Facility Joint Commission Survey Ready?
While Joint Commission accreditation lends credibility to a healthcare organization and helps them earn public trust, it also comes with a caveat: regular visits... Read more.
The Media COA: A Critical Component of the USP <797> Standard
If You Didn’t Document It, Did It Really Happen? The 2022 revisions to USP <797> place an increased emphasis on the documentation of standard operating... Read more.
The Importance of Trending in USP <797> Compliance
USP <797> is often talked about as though compliance is a “pass/fail” test. Either CFU counts are exceeded or they are not. However, the USP <797>... Read more.
USP <797> FAQs: Positive and Negative Controls
At its essence, USP <797> is a quality control (QC) standard used to protect patients from contamination that can occur when pharmacies produce compounded... Read more.
USP <797> Q&A: Cleanroom Requirements
In our USP <797> Q&A Series, we’ve mentioned cleanrooms a few times but haven’t gone too deeply into the topic. As in other areas, the revised USP... Read more.
USP <797> Q&A: Sampling Pass-Throughs
In this series of Q&A posts, we’re answering questions from customers about USP <797> compliance. Some of these are common questions. Others, not so... Read more.
USP <797> Q&A: Do I need to have a microbiologist on staff?
If you have questions about how to comply with the latest revisions to USP <797>, you’re not alone. Even though the standard has been in effect since November... Read more.