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General Chapter <797> proposed revisions
from USP.org

Blueprint for Implementing USP Chapter 797 for Compounding Sterile Preparations
by Cheryl A. Thompson
from American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 6/15/05

ASHP Guidelines on Handling Hazardous Drugs (Draft)
by Cheryl A. Thompson
from ASHP website

USP Publishes Enforceable Chapter On Sterile Compounding
by Cheryl A. Thompson
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

ASHP Guidelines on Quality Assurance for Pharmacy-Prepared Sterile Products (PDF File)
from ASHP website

Barrier Isolators as an Alternative to a Cleanroom (PDF File)
by Tillett L.
from American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 7/15/99

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

USP 797 and how it affects Compounding Pharmacies
from GERMFREE

Using Barrier Isolators for Sterile Compounding (PDF File)
by James T. Wagner
from Pharmacy Purchasing & Products

Historical Usage of Laminar Flow
from GERMFREE

Hazardous Drug Vapors: A Compilation of Recommendations on Venting and Removal
from GERMFREE

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