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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,…
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…
Sterile Chemo Gowns and Related Apparel Sterile chemo gowns and sterile protective apparel that has been ASTM-tested for protection against chemotherapy drugs are becoming very in demand. USP 800 compliance is coming under closer scrutiny and is a major concern for hospitals, compounding pharmacies and healthcare facilities, operating procedures and cleanliness are becoming more and…
Chemo gowns are worn by personnel who are manufacturing or handling chemotherapy or other types of hazardous drugs (HD) to prevent them from making contact with cleanroom workers’ skin. In order to properly protect against unwanted exposure, chemo gowns must be impervious. The USP 800 regulations state that compliant chemo gowns must be closed in…
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…