Compounded Sterile Preparations Pharmacy Specialty Certification: Selected Readings (L269071)

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education with Commendation.

This activity is intended for Board Certified Compounded Sterile Preparations Pharmacy Specialists in need of recertification credit. 

ASHP is approved by BPS as a provider for the recertification of BCSCP.

Articles

• Esteban-Cartelle B, Vicente-Oliveros N, Pérez Menéndez-Conde C, Serrano DR, Martín-Dávila P, et al., Antibiotic stability in portable elastomeric infusion devices: A systematic review, American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, Volume 79, Issue 16, 15 August 2022, Pages 1355–1368, https://doi.org/10.1093/ajhp/zxac122
• Pamphile G, Yaniv A, Burton S, Boreen C, Eggers G, Considerations for developing a health-system 503B outsourcing strategy, American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, Volume 82, Issue 6, 15 March 2025, Pages 350–358, https://doi.org/10.1093/ajhp/zxae271 
• Martino JG, McConnell K, Greathouse L, Rosario BD, Jaskowiak JM. Cellular therapy site-preparedness: Inpatient pharmacy implementation at a large academic medical center. J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2024;30(8):1442-1449. doi:10.1177/10781552241279025 
• McManamon MC, Madurski M. Allergenic extracts. In: Forrey RA, Amerine LB, Yaniv AW, ed. Compounding Sterile Preparations. 5th ed. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists; 2023:331-338. 

Learning Objectives 

After participating in this CPE activity, learners should be able to:

• Assess the findings from antibiotic stability studies reported in the literature to determine an appropriate approach to preparation of portable elastomeric infusion devices. 
• Assess the key elements needed to determine when and how to utilize 503B outsourcing facilities to supplement in-house sterile compounding. 
• Summarize the requirements for preparing and administering cellular therapy products based on certification requirements and standards.    
• Evaluate compliance with USP and regulatory requirements for compounding allergenic extracts. 

Faculty bios

Ashley Duty, PharmD, MS, BCSCP*
Clinical Pharmacy Operations Manager
Children's Mercy
Kansas City, Missouri

*Content matter expert

Angela Cassano, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP

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Activities consist of educational materials, assessments, and activity evaluations. In order to receive continuing pharmacy education credit, learners must:

• Complete the attestation statement
• Review all content
• Complete and pass the assessment
• Complete the evaluations 

Follow the prompts to claim, view, or print the statement of credit within 60 days after completing the activity.

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