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USP 800 seeks to address the situation in which millions of healthcare workers are exposed to hazardous medications on a daily basis in hospitals, pharmacies and other related facilities. Hundreds of hazardous drugs (HDs) are compounded on a daily basis. Studies show a variety of health risks for hazardous drug-exposed workers including headaches, eye issues,…
Best Sterile Chemo Gowns & Gloves For USP 800 Compliance? With enforcement of USP 800, healthcare facilities and pharmacies are seeking economic and effective sterile chemo gowns and chemo gloves. As per USP 800, these items must pass the ASTMD6798-05 standard which tests for permeation of chemotherapy and other hazardous drugs such as hormones. Cleanroom…
WHAT CLEANROOM SUPPLIES ARE SAFE FOR HANDLING CHEMOTHERAPY? With the passing of USP Chapter 800, a more strict look at proper cleanroom supplies and disposable apparel is apparent. When handling hazardous drugs, extra precaution must be taken to ensure that your skin is fully protected. In standard non-hazardous compounding clean rooms, a basic lint-free cleanroom…
One-Stop Pharmacy Cleanroom Supply Source For USP Compliance Running a sterile compounding pharmacy is becoming more challenging as regulations and their enforcement change. Adding a cleanroom, training your staff to work in a clean room, and then selecting compliant pharmacy cleanroom supplies and apparel are all daunting tasks. Being USP 797 and USP 800 compliant…
Chemo Products For Maximum Safety Chemo products and protective apparel are used and worn when compounding, handling and administering chemotherapy drugs to patients. Since chemotherapy is a highly hazardous drug, all stages of production and handling of these drugs will be impacted by the newly released USP Chapter 800. Chemo products include protective apparel like…