Course Description:
The USP General Chapter <825> Radiopharmaceuticals – Preparation, Compounding, Dispensing and Repackaging course will expand upon the uniform minimum standards for the preparation, compounding, dispensing and repackaging of sterile and nonsterile radiopharmaceuticals for both humans and animals, covered in USP General Chapter <825>. These standards are applicable to state-licensed activities, such as the practice of pharmacy and the practice of medicine.
The live version of this recording took place on July 23, 2020.
Access Duration:Access to this course expires 60 days from the date of registration or until you mark the course ‘Complete’ – whichever occurs first. If you intend to request CPE credits, you must complete all requirements and apply for your credits within 60 days of registration.
The accompanying USP General Chapter(s) available as resources with this course, were official as of the date indicated in the chapter PDF. Please check www.uspnf.com for relevant updates.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the background leading to the development of USP General Chapter <825>.
- Describe the circumstances under which a sterile radiopharmaceutical may be processed for immediate use.
- Differentiate between preparation of sterile radiopharmaceuticals (including preparation with minor deviations) and compounding of sterile radiopharmaceuticals.
- Identify the requirements for nonsterile processing of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Identify the requirements for an acceptable environment to carry out aseptic processing.
Who should participate:
- Nuclear Pharmacists
- Nuclear Pharmacy Technicians
- Administrators
- Board of Pharmacy and Board Inspectors
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists
- Directors of Hospital Pharmacy Departments
- Authorized User Physicians
- Quality Professionals
- Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Professional
Earn Continuing Education Credits (Home Study): NABP and the NABP Foundation® are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as providers of CPE. ACPE Provider Number: 0205
This knowledge-based course has been approved by NABP and the NABP Foundation® for 6.5 hours of home study continuing pharmacy education credit (CPE) (.65 CEU) for both pharmacists and pharmacy tech