Hazardous Drugs Compounding: Differences between USP <800> and USP <797>. Why does <800> replace <797>

USP <800> drafts regulations for compounding pharmacies, which are set to take effect on December 1, 2019. USP <800> guidelines are designed to integrate procedures and engineering controls which minimize worker and environmental exposure to hazardous drugs. Regulations are clearly designed to implement safe handling of hazardous drugs. Where USP <797> fails to thoroughly address […]