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Use of Pharmacy Compounding Isolator Onboard US Navy Ship

NuAire pharmacy compounding isolators are used onboard ships of the United States Navy, particularly the hospital ships USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort.

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USP 797 and USP 800 PEC Requirements

Follow this flowchart for an easy method to identify what Primary Engineering Control (PEC) or Containment Primary Engineering Control (C-PEC) your pharmacy needs.

White Paper

Understanding Compounding Isolators

This white paper discusses restricted access barrier systems (RABS) in the pharmacy, how they operate, cleaning considerations, maintenance, and more.

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USP Compliance Preparing for Cleanroom Certification

Jim Wagner addresses how to work with a certifier, typical issues that arise during the certification process, how to respond to the certification report, and what follow-up measures should be taken.

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Cleanroom Layout Design Under USP 800

Learn the necessary elements to establish a cleanroom layout under USP 800.

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USP Compliance PEC Cleaning and Decontamination

Fred Massoomi outlines how to establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cleaning PECs, the level of detail required for these SOPs, and staff training requirements.

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Testing Your Adjustable Base Stand

Learn how to test your adjustable base stand on your PharmaGard Compouding Isolator

General Technical Bulletin

Use of the Anesthetic Gas Isoflurane with a Biosafety Cabinet

The use of anethetic gas, Isoflurane is common in vivariums todya. There are several manufactueres of anesthetic gas systems to both deliver and scavegne the gas for routine surgical procedures. However, if the surgical procedure requires a sterile or contained environment, the procedure will most likley be performanced within a biosafety cabinet (BSC). The use of a BSC for surgical procedures offers HEPA filtered air (99.99% efficient @ 0.3 microns) for sterility. The BSC also offers containment from particulate hazards (bacteria, viruses) and may also offer containment from the anesthic gas itself, depending upon the BSC type and configuration. If gas containment is to be achieved, the BSC must be exhausted either through a hard or canopy connection.

General Technical Bulletin

Using a Chemo Pad in a Class II, Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet

The bulleting entitled Chemo Pad Containment Capability of a Biosafety Cabinet offers insight into the performance capabilities of a biosafety cabinet (BSC) using a chemotherapy pad on the work surface.

General Technical Bulletin

Use of Natural Gas or Bunsen Burner within a Biosafety Cabinet

Learn the guidelines and safety measures for using natural gas/Bunsen burners within Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs). Download our detailed technical bulletin for comprehensive information.

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USP 800 Gap Analysis

USP 800 is going to financially impact your pharmacy’s future business model so this white paper focuses on five important details that define the "why" for considering a capital investment.

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USP Compliance Staff Training for USP

Fred Massoomi, PharmD, FASHP, reviews staffing considerations under USP 800 including topics such as the value of didactic and experiential training and how to establish training by position.