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| Introduction to Compounding | |
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| Types of Compounds | |
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| Patient Considerations | |
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| Role of Pharmacy Technicians in Compounding | |
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| Overview of Compounding Practices and Considerations | |
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| The Art & Science of Compounding | |
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| Information Resources | |
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| Compounding Considerations | |
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| Calculations and Formulas | |
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| General Compounding Practices | |
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| Facilities, Equipment & Supplies | |
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| Facilities | |
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| Work Stations | |
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| Equipment & Supplies | |
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| Sterile Compounding Equipment | |
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| Quality Assurance & Record Keeping | |
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| Quality Assurance | |
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| Records and Record Keeping | |
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| Standard Operating Procedures | |
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| Compounding Records | |
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| Ingredient Records | |
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| Training Personnel | |
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| Capsules, Tablets & Powders | |
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| Types and Definitions | |
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| Composition and Ingredients | |
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| Preparation and Compounding Techniques | |
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| Quality Control | |
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| Packaging | |
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| Labeling | |
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| Stability | |
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| Patient Counseling | |
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| Lozenges, Troches, Sticks & Suppositories | |
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| Types and Definitions | |
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| Composition and Ingredients | |
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| Preparation and Compounding Techniques | |
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| Quality Control | |
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| Packaging | |
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| Labeling | |
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| Stability | |
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| Patient Counseling | |
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| Solutions, Suspensions & Emulsions | |
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| Types and Definitions | |
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| Composition and Ingredients | |
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| Preparation and Compounding Techniques | |
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| Quality Control | |
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| Packaging | |
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| Labeling | |
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| Stability | |
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| Patient Counseling | |
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| Ointments, Creams, Pastes & Gels | |
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| Types and Definitions | |
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| Composition and Ingredients | |
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| Preparation and Compounding Techniques | |
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| Quality Control | |
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| Packaging | |
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| Labeling | |
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| Stability | |
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| Patient Counseling | |
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| Opthalmic, Otic & Nasal Preparations | |
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| Opthalmic Dosage Forms | |
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| Types and Definitions | |
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| Composition and Ingredients | |
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| Preparation and Compounding Techniques | |
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| Quality Control | |
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| Packaging | |
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| Labeling | |
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| Stability | |
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| Patient Counseling | |
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| Otic Dosage Forms | |
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| Types and Definitions | |
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| Composition and Ingredients | |
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| Preparation and Compounding Techniques | |
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| Quality Control | |
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| Packaging | |
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| Labeling | |
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| Stability | |
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| Patient Counseling | |
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| Nasal Dosage Forms | |
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| Types and Definitions | |
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| Composition and Ingredients | |
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| Preparation and Compounding Techniques | |
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| Quality Control | |
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| Packaging | |
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| Labeling | |
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| Stability | |
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| Patient Counseling | |
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| Medication Flavoring | |
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| Psychological Impact | |
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| Flavoring Considerations | |
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| Four Taste Types | |
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| Physical Properties | |
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| Flavoring Techniques | |
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| Tastes Needing Flavor | |
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| Sweeteners | |
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| General Practices | |
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| Diluting Agents | |
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| Suspending Agents | |
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| Determining How Much Flavor | |
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| Coloring | |
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| Veterinary Compounding | |
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| Working with Veterinarians | |
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| Compounding Prescriptions for Veterinary Use | |
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| Regulations | |
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| Veterinary Considerations | |
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| Unique Challenges and Suggestions | |