Repackaging should include the following:
- Labeling the product for dispensing
- Selecting the type of container
- Determining the expiration date
- Adhering to storage requirements
- Using resources to determine repackaging standards (e.g., USP-NF)
- Documenting repackaging
See ASHP 3.1, 4.8.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How are expiration dates determined for repackaged medications?
- Why are there special container requirements for certain medications?
- What are the central issues surrounding the storage requirements of repackaged medications?
- What resources contain information about repackaging requirements?
- How many medications should be repackaged at a time?