Partnering with pharmacists to ensure compliance with USP Chapters <795>, < 797>, and <800> guidance is an evolving advanced pharmacy technician role. As frontline staff, pharmacy technicians have the unique opportunity to be at the forefront of leading process changes to ensure safe medication practices. This toolkit can be used as a reference for sites to develop an advanced hazardous drug compounding pharmacy technician position. It assumes knowledge of USP Chapters <795> and <797> and therefore highlights unique requirements and regulations specific to USP Chapter < 800>.
Technician Position Description
Education and Training
Quality Assurance and Competency Tool
Additional Resources
- ASHP Guidelines on Handling Hazardous Drugs
- ASHP Practical Training in Compounding Sterile Preparations Certificate
- Hazardous Drugs – Handling in Healthcare Settings: ASHP’s Guide to USP Chapter <800>
- NIOSH Resources
- The Chapter <800> Answer Book
- USP Chapter <800> Assessment of Risk Toolkit
- USP
ASHP USP 800 Training Modules
- Course 1: USP <800> Introduction and Overview
- Course 2: USP <800> Facilities, Engineering, and Environmental Controls
- Course 3: USP <800> Personal Protective Equipment, Hazard Communication, Personnel Training, and Medical Surveillance
- Course 4: USP <800> Handling Hazardous Drugs from Receipt to Disposal to Spill Control