Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for compounding process.
- Follow organisational procedures for preparing extemporaneous prescriptions throughout compounding process.
- Obtain and interpret compounding worksheet and seek additional direction from pharmacist when clarification needed.
- Clean compounding work area to avoid spoilage of pharmaceutical products.
- Maintain personal hygiene, handle ingredients, equipment and containers hygienically throughout compounding process to avoid contamination.
- Select measuring and mixing equipment of correct type and size for the task.
- Safely assemble, ensure cleanliness and check calibration of equipment before use.
- Select and use personal protective equipment to avoid personal injury during the compounding process.
- Select and measure ingredients.
- Prepare compounded products.
- Prepare ingredients by grinding, milling or heating according to worksheet specifications.
- Combine ingredients according to worksheet specifications.
- Inspect compounded product to confirm quality and adjust according to individual responsibility or refer to pharmacist.
- Confirm labelling requirements with pharmacist and prepare accurate and complete labels.
- Select dispensing containers specified by pharmacist.
- Attach medication, cautionary and advisory labels to containers as directed.
- Transfer final compounded product to labelled containers.
- Present completed compounded items, prescription and worksheet to pharmacist for verification.
- Check pharmacist worksheet calculations and alert pharmacist to any discrepancies.
- Maintain records and compounding materials.
- Record prescription information using appropriate pharmacopoeial name, active ingredient and quantity.
- Follow pharmaceutical numerical conventions when recording quantities and units of measurement.
- Return unused ingredients to storage and adjust stock records.
- Maintain inventory levels of raw materials and consumable equipment.
- Monitor storage conditions to ensure product integrity is maintained.
- Dispose of waste, especially hazardous substances, according to environmental requirements and organisational waste management procedures.