Washington State Board of Pharmacy Considering Compounding Rule Changes--Workshop Scheduled for July 17, 2013 to hear comments

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The Washington State Board of Pharmacy filed notice of possible rule making Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (CR101) with the code reviser’s office on May 20, 2013, (WSR 13-11-096) to announce its intent to evaluate nationally recognized pharmaceutical compounding standards in updating and establishing enforceable practice and quality standards for the compounding of sterile and non-sterile preparation in all pharmacy practice settings.

It's important for pharmacies and pharmacists to ensure compounding preparations are in accordance with good pharmacy practices, and current scientific principles to ensure preparations are of acceptable potency, quality, purity and sterility, with appropriate packaging and labeling.  Updating pharmacy compounding rules will ensure standards are appropriate, clear and enforceable to protect the public.

Rule-making workshops will be held to consider and discuss issues such as: appropriate staff training, proper procedures and techniques, suitable compounding environment and equipment and validation and documentation of critical processes, etc.

The following workshops have been scheduled. Additional dates may be added if deemed necessary. Please note you may also send comments, concerns or other input to the board at WSBOP@doh.wa.gov or by mail to the address below. To sign up as an interested party, join the WSBOP-Rules Listserv. 

Workshop #1 – June 12, 2013, 4-6 p.m.

Department of Health
20425 72^nd Ave S., Suite 310 – Room 309
Kent, WA  98032

with videoconferencing connection to:

Department of Health
River View Corporate Center, Suite 1500 – Room 118
16201 E. Indiana Ave.
Spokane Valley, WA  99216

Workshop #2 – July 17, 2013, 4-6 p.m.

Department of Health
Point Plaza East
310 Israel Road S.E. – Room 153
Tumwater, WA  98501

with videoconferencing connection to Department of Health Kent and Spokane:

Department of Health
20425 72^nd Ave. S., Suite 310 – Room 309
Kent WA  98032

Department of Health
River View Corporate Center, Suite 1500 – Room 118
16201 E. Indiana Ave.
Spokane Valley, WA  99216