503B Compounding Pharmacy

April 17th 2025

Hospital compounding is gaining renewed attention amid drug shortages, regulatory changes, and labor challenges, prompting pharmacies to leverage advanced technology for safer, more efficient, and compliant medication preparation.

April 4th 2025

Mark Mulvahill, MBA, MSc, discusses the importance of microbial preservation and reference materials in pharmaceutical manufacturing and compounding pharmacies, highlighting their role in contamination control, regulatory compliance, and enhancing microbiological testing reliability.

November 1st 2024

Martha Rumore, PharmD, Esq, discusses the legal and regulatory complexities surrounding tirzepatide compounding following FDA’s removal of the drug from the shortage list, which prompted a lawsuit and led to ongoing uncertainty for 503A and 503B facilities regarding enforcement discretion and future compounding restrictions.

October 23rd 2024

Pharmacists can educate patients about how to recognize unsafe online sources of medications and ensure patients are properly educate on how to administer their medications.