Extemporaneous compounding activities and the associated informational needs of pharmacists

Crawford, Stephanie Y.; Dombrowski, Susan R.

doi:10.1093/ajhp/48.6.1205

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“…With respect to patient related determinants, children below 12 years of age received relatively more compounded medicines than other age groups. In a study by Crawford et al, who evaluated frequently extemporaneously compounded drug formulations, the group of infants and children was considerable 21 . This might be explained by the fact that children need patient tailored therapy more frequently, for which commercial products are not available, because a special dose or dosage form is needed 22 .…”

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Frequency, nature and determinants of pharmacy compounded medicines in Dutch community pharmacies

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Based upon our research, all Dutch community pharmacies compound more than 13,000 medicines per day (2.3% of all prescriptions). They consist mainly of dermatological preparations. Younger children (< 12 yr) receive a significantly higher rate of compounded medicines than other people. At least 1.2 compounded prescriptions per pharmacy per day have a specific pharmaceutical care reason according to the pharmacists.

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Frequency, nature and determinants of pharmacy compounded medicines in Dutch community pharmacies

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“…The latter is a concern also expressed by pharmacists elsewhere. 7 The reported lack of ingredients, which affected immediate dispensing, could be a reflection of the low and fluctuating demand for such prescriptions. It may be difficult for pharmacists to stock all ingredients or invest in raw materials packaged in large quantities.…”

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Extemporaneous Dispensing: Opinions of Victorian Community Pharmacists

Pappas

1999

The Australian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy

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Objectives: To determine estimates ofthe type and extent of extemporaneous dispensing undertaken by Victorian community pharmacists and to analyse their views on related issues. Study Procedure: After telephone contact, a survey was mailed to every third community pharmacy in Victoria (n = 420). Results: Completed surveys were received from 296 premises (70.5%). 1. Sample: 71% male; 61% sole/partner proprietor; 35% PhC and 67% BPharm graduates. 2. Extent: 60% dispensed 1-5 extemporaneous prescriptions per week (excluding water reconstitutions); for 7 5% of the sample, extemporaneous prescriptions made up

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“…10,13,14 Several surveys have been conducted to examine compounding practices within institutional pharmacies. 8,[15][16][17] However, the goal of this survey was to characterize the standard of practice for extemporaneous pharmaceutical compounding within community and institutional pharmacies. This survey inquired about a commonly extemporaneously compounded formulation to characterize specifi c practices.…”

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