Microbiology, like compounding, is a science that must be demonstrated to show that it is reliable, reproducible, and scientifically sound. Aseptic technique must become second nature to the microbiologist and the compounding pharmacist. With each new drug tested by a quality-control laboratory, there is a responsibility that everything possible is done to ensure that the test result reported i...

Pharmacists are the only health care providers formally trained in the art and science of compounding medications. Therefore pharmacists are expected, by the medical community and the public, to possess the knowledge and skills necessary to compound extemporaneous preparations. Pharmacists have a responsibility to provide compounding services for patients with unique drug product needs. This Te...

Maintaining quality in compounded preparations must be a top priority of top management, and it must involve all pharmacy employees. Pharmacy compounding requires the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures to ensure quality and minimize compounding errors. Standard operating procedures are detailed instructions initiated by the pharmacist-in-charge or the quality control o...

Compounding of medications is an important part of the practice of the pharmacy profession. Because compounded medications do not have U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval, a pharmacist has the responsibility to ensure that compounded medications are of suitable quality, safety, and efficacy. The Federal Government and numerous states have updated their laws and regulations regarding phar...

Biocomposites is a field that has gained much scientific attention due to the current substantial consumption of nonrenewable resources and the environmentally harmful disposal methods required for traditional polymer composites. Research on natural fiber reinforced polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) has gained considerable momentum over the past decade. There is little work on PHAs reinforced with u...

In this article the factors likely to cause spoilage of the drugs of the Indian systems of medicine are reviewed. Methods for the prevention of spoilage are discussed. The results of a limited study carried out on the stability of a few selected drug preparations representing the main dosage forms are also presented.

Health care organizations considering outsourcing sterile compounding services should have a clear understanding of what they want to accomplish. Consideration should include, at the least, an internal needs assessment, a cost analysis, and a careful review of prospective compounding pharmacies. The organization should examine the potential long-term consequences of outsourcing as well as the s...

Brahmyadiyoga a compound drug was used on fourteen Chronic Unmada patients suffering from 2 years to 8 years between the ago range of 18 to 40 years of either sex. The dose of the drug was 8 gms. to 16 gms. for three months. Assessments were done independently by Ayurvedic physician, Psychiatrist and Clinical Psychologist. Seven out of 10 patients who underwent treatment for three months and al...