Compounding Rules Proposed in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has proposed rules that would establish standards for compound of drugs.  See here. Compounding Practices— 49 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (16A-5419)

This proposed rulemaking would establish standards for the compounding of drugs by pharmacists. Statutory Authority: Section 6(k)(9) of the Pharmacy Act, 63 P. S. § 390-6(k)(9) grants the authority to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of the act. Section 2 of the Pharmacy Act, 63 P. S. § 390-2(11) defines the practice of pharmacy to include the compounding of drugs.