What is the scope and intent of USP <797>?
Chapter <797> deals with the pre-administration manipulations for sterile compounding in specific areas such as the whole arena of compounding, transportation and storage of sterile compounds. It is important to note that the IV drug administration itself is not covered by <797>, other than some basic issues about handling the preparation once it leaves the pharmacy. However, that does not absolve the healthcare practitioner from putting appropriate beyond-use dating (BUD) on products due to the chemical or physical characteristics of the drug.
