Examining Current Challenges in Parenteral Nutrition Compounding
Drug Topics
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Compounding parenteral nutrition solutions is a complex process with a high risk for error, which can lead to serious adverse outcomes.
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Drug Topics
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Compounding parenteral nutrition solutions is a complex process with a high risk for error, which can lead to serious adverse outcomes.
Drug Topics
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Kevin Hope, RPh, senior director of pharmacy education at Pharmcon, joined Drug Topics to discuss pharmacy compounding from the new USP changes and the importance of education around compounding best practices.
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