Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

1. List the most common compounded non-sterile preparations (CNSP) made in a community and hospital setting.
2. Define and recognize key terms used in the USP <795> Guidelines.
3. Describe the anticipated changes with the new USP <795> Guidelines.
4. Recognize roles and responsibilities for personnel involved with the compounding process.
5. Select appropriate beyond-use-dates for common CNSPs.

Author

Nishant B. Thakar, PharmD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences
Roosevelt University College of Science, Health, and Pharmacy
Schaumburg, IL

This module will provide 2.5 contact hours (0.25 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit for pharmacy technicians.

ACPE UAN: 0121-0000-23-004-H07-T
Activity type: Knowledge-based
Release date: October 1, 2023
Expiration date: September 30, 2026

2.5 HOURS CE    ACPE UAN: 0121-0000-23-004-H07-T    RELEASED: 10/1/2023    EXPIRES: 9/30/2026

Nishant B. Thakar, PharmD, RPh
Assistant Professor of Clinical Services; Roosevelt University College of Science, Health, and Pharmacy; Schaumburg, IL

Dr. Thakar is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences at Roosevelt University College of Science, Health, and Pharmacy. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy in 2012. Dr. Thakar has nearly eighteen years of community pharmacy experience with a focus on non-sterile compounding. He received recognition as Faculty of the Year and Distinguished Faculty awards from Roosevelt University. Dr. Thakar currently teaches pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacokinetics, and sterile compounding
at Roosevelt University. In addition, he serves as an APPE preceptor in academia, as well as a mentor for students and graduates in preparation of the NAPLEX.