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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 | |