Sterile compounding produces injectables, intravenous admixtures, ophthalmic medications, and other preparations that must be free of microbial contamination. Use this page to find pharmacies that prepare sterile formulations and confirm scope directly before transferring a prescription.
Sterile compounding covers preparations that must be free of microbial contamination, including injectables, intravenous admixtures, irrigations, and ophthalmic medications. Sterile compounding requires a controlled environment and adherence to USP standards.
Patients and prescribers often need sterile compounding for injectable hormone preparations, IV infusions, ophthalmic drops, and specialty therapies that are not commercially available in the required strength or combination.
Confirm directly with any pharmacy listed below that they currently hold the equipment, training, and certifications to prepare the specific sterile formulation your prescriber has written. Sterile compounding scope varies pharmacy to pharmacy.
Injectables, intravenous admixtures, irrigations, ophthalmic drops, and any preparation that must be free of microbial contamination before being administered to a patient.
Sterile compounding is governed by USP standards, state board of pharmacy rules, and, for outsourcing facilities, FDA registration as a 503B facility. Always confirm with the pharmacy that their scope and certifications match what your prescription requires.
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