Title: Simulate compounding of medications in anticipation of prescription/medication orders.
Course: Pharmacy Technician II (14152-II) > Section: Maintaining Medication and Inventory Control Systems

Simulated compounding shall be conducted in a lab setting with lab materials (e.g., inert products) and include

- assembling and maintaining equipment, lab materials (e.g., inert products), and procedures needed for compounding items of medication
- following standard pharmacy procedures for bulk compounding, including verifying, packaging, and labeling
- identifying sterile vs. non-sterile preparation procedures
- storing the completed compounded product
- recording information as required by state or federal laws and/or manufacturer
- following USP standards and state and federal regulations.

See ASHP/ACPE 3.16, 3.17.

Code of Virginia Statutes Related to Pharmacy Technicians

- Va. Code §54.1-3410.2 — Compounding; pharmacists’ authority to compound under certain conditions; labeling and record maintenance requirements

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the procedures used to compound medications?
- Why is it important to document the preparation of all bulk, unit dose, and special doses of medications prepared for immediate use or in anticipation of future use?
- Why is it critical to use an aseptic technique in compounding certain medication orders?
- What laws, regulations, and policies govern the area/equipment used when compounding sterile and non-sterile medications?