Improving Compounding Practices while Protecting Healthcare Workers Handling Hazardous Drugs – Canadian Council On Continuing Education In Pharmacy (CCCEP)

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the current regulatory environment for pharmacies that compound sterile medications
2. Describe the various state and national initiatives designed to protect healthcare workers handling hazardous drugs
3. Describe the major proposed requirements of the new USP Chapter <800> on hazardous drugs
4. Describe risk mitigation strategies to provide safe compounded medications while protecting healthcare workers handling hazardous drugs.