Compounding

<p><strong>1. Introduction to Compounding.</strong></p> <p> Types of Compounds.</p> <p> Patient Considerations.</p> <p> Role of Pharmacy Technicians in Compounding.</p> <p><strong>2. Overview of Compounding Practices and Considerations.</strong></p> <p> The Art &amp; Science of Compounding.</p> <p> Information Resources.</p> <p> Compounding Considerations.</p> <p> Calculations and Formulas.</p> <p> General Compounding Practices.</p> <p><strong>3. Facilities, Equipment &amp; Supplies.</strong></p> <p> Facilities.</p> <p> Work Stations.</p> <p> Equipment &amp; Supplies.</p> <p> Sterile Compounding Equipment.</p> <p><strong>4. Quality Assurance &amp; Record Keeping.</strong></p> <p> Quality Assurance.</p> <p> Records and Record Keeping.</p> <p> Standard Operating Procedures.</p> <p> Compounding Records.</p> <p> Ingredient Records.</p> <p> Training Personnel.</p> <p><strong>5. Capsules, Tablets &amp; Powders.</strong></p> <p> Types and Definitions.</p> <p> Composition and Ingredients.</p> <p> Preparation and Compounding Techniques.</p> <p> Quality Control.</p> <p> Packaging.</p> <p> Labeling.</p> <p> Stability.</p> <p> Patient Counseling.</p> <p><strong>6. Lozenges, Troches, Sticks &amp; Suppositories.</strong></p> <p> Types and Definitions.</p> <p> Composition and Ingredients.</p> <p> Preparation and Compounding Techniques.</p> <p> Quality Control.</p> <p> Packaging.</p> <p> Labeling.</p> <p> Stability.</p> <p> Patient Counseling.</p> <p><strong>7. Solutions, Suspensions &amp; Emulsions.</strong></p> <p> Types and Definitions.</p> <p> Composition and Ingredients.</p> <p> Preparation and Compounding Techniques.</p> <p> Quality Control.</p> <p> Packaging.</p> <p> Labeling.</p> <p> Stability.</p> <p> Patient Counseling.</p> <p><strong>8. Ointments, Creams, Pastes &amp; Gels.</strong></p> <p> Types and Definitions.</p> <p> Composition and Ingredients.</p> <p> Preparation and Compounding Techniques.</p> <p> Quality Control.</p> <p> Packaging.</p> <p> Labeling.</p> <p> Stability.</p> <p> Patient Counseling.</p> <p><strong>9. Opthalmic, Otic &amp; Nasal Preparations.</strong></p> <p> Opthalmic Dosage Forms.</p> <p> Types and Definitions.</p> <p> Composition and Ingredients.</p> <p> Preparation and Compounding Techniques.</p> <p> Quality Control.</p> <p> Packaging.</p> <p> Labeling.</p> <p> Stability.</p> <p> Patient Counseling.</p> <p> Otic Dosage Forms.</p> <p> Types and Definitions.</p> <p> Composition and Ingredients.</p> <p> Preparation and Compounding Techniques.</p> <p> Quality Control.</p> <p> Packaging.</p> <p> Labeling.</p> <p> Stability.</p> <p> Patient Counseling.</p> <p> Nasal Dosage Forms.</p> <p> Types and Definitions.</p> <p> Composition and Ingredients.</p> <p> Preparation and Compounding Techniques.</p> <p> Quality Control.</p> <p> Packaging.</p> <p> Labeling.</p> <p> Stability.</p> <p> Patient Counseling.</p> <p><strong>10. Medication Flavoring.</strong></p> <p> Psychological Impact.</p> <p> Flavoring Considerations.</p> <p> Four Taste Types.</p> <p> Physical Properties.</p> <p> Flavoring Techniques.</p> <p> Tastes Needing Flavor.</p> <p> Sweeteners.</p> <p> General Practices.</p> <p> Diluting Agents.</p> <p> Suspending Agents.</p> <p> Determining How Much Flavor.</p> <p> Coloring.</p> <p><strong>11. Veterinary Compounding.</strong></p> <p> Working with Veterinarians.</p> <p> Compounding Prescriptions for Veterinary Use.</p> <p> Regulations.</p> <p> Veterinary Considerations.</p> <p> Unique Challenges and Suggestions.</p>