Chapter 1- Introduction
Definition of compounding
A. Differences between sterile and non-sterile compounding
A. examples of sterile products
B. examples of non-sterile products
B. Differences between manufacturing and compounding
C. Why we compound
D. USP 795
E. Compounding resources
F. Key Terms and definitions
Chapter 2- Compounding equipment/dosage formulations
A. Formulations
A. Topical formulations
a. Compounding equipment
b. Compounding techniques
B. Oral formulations
a. Compounding equipment
b. Compounding techniques
C. Rectal formulations
a. Compounding equipment
b. Compounding techniques
B. Basic Calculation refresher ( ratio-proportion)
C. General Compounding Process
Chapter 3- Topical Preparations
1.Ointments/emulsions/pastes/Creams/gels/powders/otics/ patches (explain each)
A. Recipes
B. Compounding log sheets and records
C. Expiration and storage
D. Dispensing labels
E. Calculation exercises
F. Hands on and chapter review exercises
G. PTCB exam review
Chapter 4- Oral preparations
1.Capsules/tablets/powders/lozenges/troches/sticks/ solutions/emulsions/suspensions (explain each)
A. Reconstitution
B. Flavorings for oral liquids
a. Flavoring techniques
b. Coloring
C. Pediatric dosing from adult formulations
A. Recipes
B. Compounding log sheets and records
C. Expiration and storage
D. Dispensing labels
D. Capsules/Tablets/powders /gummys/chewables
A. Sizes and properties
B. Measuring
a. Weighing
b. Inert additives
c. Over encapsulation
C. Quality assurance (+ or – 10%)
D. Comounding log sheets and records
E. Expiration and storage
F. Dispensing labels
E. Enterals/NG tube feeding
F. Calculations exercises
G. Hands on and chapter review exercises
H. PTCB exam review
Chapter 5- Rectal Preparations
A. Suppositories
B. Enemas
a. Sizes and properties
b. Inert ingredients
C. Quality assurance
D. Compounding log sheets and records
E. Expiration and storage
F. Calculations exercises
G. Hands on and chapter review exercises
H. PTCB exam review
Chapter 6- Veterinary Compounding
Chapter 7- Repackaging