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General Chapter <797> proposed revisions
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Blueprint for Implementing USP Chapter 797 for Compounding Sterile Preparations
by Cheryl A. Thompson
from American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy,
from ASHP website, 9/4/03

Watch out! Secondhand Chemo Alert Due From NIOSH
by Fred Gebhart
from Drug Topics, 2002

USP Releases Sterile Compounding Regulations
by Mark A. DeSorbo
from Cleanrooms, 1/04

Barrier Isolators as an Alternative to a Cleanroom (PDF File)
by Tillett L.
from American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy,

CETA Applications Guide for the use of Compounding Isolators in Compounding Sterile Preparations in Healthcare Facilities (PDF File)
from Controlled Environment Testing Association (CETA)

Using Barrier Isolators for Sterile Compounding (PDF File)
by James T. Wagner
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