It’s Our Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Us! State of Control turns three today! I thought it would be nice to mark the occasion by acknowledging how far we have come in three years. …
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Book Review – Kill Shot, by Jason Dearden

  Kill Shot – A Shadow Industry, A Deadly Disease The untold story of the worst contaminated drug crisis in U.S. history Kill Shot, by Jason Dearden, was recently recommended …
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Attention Sterile Compounding Supervisors!

Competency Assessment Are you the sterile compounding supervisor for your pharmacy?  If so, NAPRA requires that your compounding competency is assessed by a third-party evaluator.  The frequency of the assessment …
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How do I know if a BUD has been assigned correctly?

The BUD is the date after which a non-sterile compounded preparation should no longer be used.  BUDs should always be assigned conservatively.  When assigning a BUD, compounders should consult the …
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BIG NEWS from Health Canada

Tramadol will be added to the schedule of the Narcotic Control Regulations in March 2022 We knew this was coming, we just didn’t know when. Now that we know that …
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How to choose a contractor to build your compounding lab? Experience, experience, experience.

Are you planning on renovating your pharmacy to include a compounding lab?  Picking the right contractor is one of the most important steps. I have had many opportunities to meet …
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