Does outsourcing IV preparation remove the institution from USP <797> compliance?
No, the healthcare facility is responsible for ultimate product quality. It is critical to verify that any outsourced IV products have been prepared under <797>-compliant conditions. In addition, facilities need to comply with USP <797> for any preparations that cannot be supplied through outsourcing. Common examples include individualized doses, those subject to last-minutes changes, short-expiration drugs, some antineoplastics and other expensive and specialized drugs.
No, the healthcare facility is responsible for ultimate product quality. It is critical to verify that any outsourced IV products have been prepared under <797>-compliant conditions. In addition, facilities need to comply with USP <797> for any preparations that cannot be supplied through outsourcing. Common examples include individualized doses, those subject to last-minute changes, short-expiration drugs, some antineoplastics and other expensive and specialized drugs.
