The Pharmacy Board of Australia’s revised Guidelines on compounding of medicines, which will take effect from 1 October 2024, is a timely reminder of the responsibilities of pharmacists when compounding.
If your pharmacy performs simple or complex compounding or is considering the initiation of a compounding service, the preparation of these medicines carries additional risk. Pharmacists must be aware and proactive in establishing procedures to minimise potential hazards that could result in incidents or harm.
Risk assessment
The use of any medicine comes with risks, and a compounded me…
