International Journal of Pharmacy Compounding

The International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding (IJPC) is a bi-monthly, scientific and professional journal emphasizing quality pharmaceutical compounding. IJPC is the only publication that covers pharmaceutical compounding topics relevant and necessary to empower pharmacists to meet the needs of today's patients. No other publication features hands-on, how-to compounding techniques or the information that contemporary pharmacists need to provide individualized care.

Each issue includes peer-reviewed scientific articles, articles on pertinent topics, informational and professional articles, calculations, and other departments relevant to the practice of compounding. Articles and manuscripts are reviewed by pharmacy practitioners, academicians and scientists, as well as by others with expertise in various specialties.

The International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding is indexed by the International Pharmaceutical Abstracts,the Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature print index and database, the Chemical Abstracts Service, Elsevier Bibliographic Databases including EMBASE, EMNursing, Compendex, GEOBASE, Mosby Yearbooks and Scopus, the world’s largest abstract and indexing database of scientific and social sciences literature with more than 8 million users at more than 500 institutions worldwide.

Manuscripts published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding are read and researched worldwide.

IJPC has been recognized with the following awards:

• Houston International Association of Business
• Communicators Award of Merit in Magazine Design
• Houston Society for Technical Communication Distinguished Award for Technical Publications, Art & Online Competition
• International Society for Technical Communication Excellence Award for Technical Publications, Art & Online Competition

Please contact us by phone at 800-757-4572 or click on the link below to visit our website.

B&B Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Customer Service. Quality. Consistency.

Your Premier Source For Compounding Chemicals:

Founded in 1997, B&B Pharmaceuticals is a wholesaler of the highest quality bulk raw materials used in Pharmaceutical Compounding. We specialize in controlled substances, hormones (HRT), sexual health, and other Active Pharmaceuticals Ingredients.

All of our sources are FDA approved, cGMP facilities and most of our APIs are imported directly from the manufacturer. We are licensed with the DEA as an importer, exporter, and manufacturer and are registered with the FDA. All products are repackaged in our state-of-the-art, ISO 6, Class 1000 clean rooms and are sent to an outside laboratory for analytical, purity, and stability testing. Our extensive vendor validation process ensures that all state and federal regulations have been met or exceeded for each of our products. Certificates of Analysis and Safety Data Sheets are available on every product.

Whether the scope of your compounding be in a traditional 503A pharmacy, a 503B facility, or other setting, we pride ourselves on customizing our services to accommodate your specific business model. With our prompt, 24-hour turnaround on all stock items, sourcing services available for specialty items, and the support of a global quality team, B&B Pharmaceuticals is committed to and looking forward to earning and maintaining your business. B&B Pharmaceuticals is a VAWD accredited wholesale distribution facility. Contact a sales representative today to see how B&B Pharmaceuticals can enhance your wholesale experience.

Providing our compounding friends with excellent service and consistent prices.
"Making your business success our business"

International Medical Industries

Innovative Sterile Products for Compounding Pharmacies.

Since 1969, IMI has worked closely with hospital pharmacies and outsource compounders to create innovative products to address very specialized needs. We offer a complete line of sterile caps, connectors, adapters and more. IMI has made pharmacy compounding products our sole focus. As a result, our customers experience the quality service and value that only a specialized partner can provide. All products are made in the U.S.A. at our FDA licensed facility under strict quality and regulatory controls.

The IMI Product Families Include:

Prep-Lock™ Tamper Evident Caps for IV Syringes and Oral Dispensers

The Prep-Lock product family is engineered to protect Compounded Sterile Preparations (CSP’s) and Oral Preparations. The likelihood of tampering or compromise is at its greatest during transportation when the product leaves the custody of the pharmacist. IMI Tamper Evident Caps help maintain product integrity and greatly enhancing USP <797> compliance. Tampering is immediately evident when the outer sleeve is broken or missing. Unused syringes with Tamper Evident Caps intact can be returned to inventory with confidence.

Prep-Seal™ Sterile Caps and Plugs

Our Prep-Seal products are designed for any compounded product or compounding procedure that requires capping or intermittent capping. Common uses include the capping of syringes or as a protective cap for access ports on medical devices such as stopcocks or IV set when not in use. They are offered in both luer-lock and luer-slip configurations.

Prep-Fill™ Sterile Connectors (Fluid Transfer/Mixing)

The Prep-Fill family of products facilitates the transfer of fluids. Common uses include the transfer or mixing of fluids between syringes or connecting various IV sets. They are offered in both luer-lock and luer-slip configurations.

RX-Vent™ Filtered Vent Needles

The RX-Vent family of products offers unsurpassed safety and efficiency to the pharmacist. The Chemo-Vent is used for reconstituting and withdrawing cytotoxic anti-neoplastic agents. It prevents blowback of chemotherapeutic and cytotoxic drugs during fill procedures. The Filtered Venting Needle is used for the sterile venting of drug vials.

RX-Tract™ Sterile Fluid Extraction Needles

The RX-Tract family of products offers the clinician the ability to withdraw fluids from all types of mini vials and deep containers. They are available in both sharp and blunt tip configurations and multiple lengths.

Sharp Cannula: The sharp cannula is used to draw liquid for reconstruction or to pre-fill syringes prior to administration.

Blunt Cannula: The large-bore, blunt cannula allows rapid transfer of blood with minimum hemolysis. The blunt end prevents accidental needle sticks.

FREE Sterile Samples are available for our entire product line. See why IMI has become the brand pharmacists’ trust for innovative sterile products.

Letco Medical

Meet the Team Changing the Face of Compounding

Letco Medical enables pharmacies to take full advantage of compounding as a profit center. Focused on the U.S. compounding market, Letco provides a comprehensive portfolio of safe and consistent top-quality chemicals, compounding prices.

Since its inception in 1993, Letco has earned and built a reputation as one of the most innovative companies in the compounding industry. Letco is focused on unwavering quality, exemplified by the company's industry-leading quality assurance programs, stringent quality control procedures, and an unblemished record with the FDA.

Letco's product line includes:

• Compunding Chemicals
• Supplies
• Equipment
• Capsules
• Pre-made Topical Bases
• Oral Delivery Vehicles
• Specialty Products

At Letco, we take pride in delivering the products, services and support needed to meet today’s challenges, and equally committed to facing the future as your trusted partner. With complete dedication and focus on our customers, Letco is the optimal supply partner to help you realize the significant profit opportunities for your compounding practice.

Letco, let us help.
CONTACT US TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE CAN HELP YOU AND YOUR PRACTICE.

Eagle Analytical Services

Eagle Analytical Services has served our customers since 2004. We can work with you on any issue you may encounter. We offer the highest quality in preparation testing for sterility, bacterial endotoxins, microbial detection, beyond-use dating (BUD) determination and active ingredient potency. Our state-of-the-art equipment, combined with the experience and knowledge of our team, makes Eagle Analytical Services the best choice for all your testing needs. At Eagle, we are committed not only to performing the best quality control testing, we work relentlessly with you on solutions if your test receives unexpected results. With Eagle as part of your team, confidence will soar.

Eagle Analytical Services is registered with the FDA, the DEA and the Texas Department of Public Safety, allowing us to offer a wide range of testing capability. Our raison d'être is to serve the compounding pharmacist, and we do it with expertise, enthusiasm and devotion.

What We Analyze:

Animal Treat, Aqueous Solution, Capsule, Cream, Foam, Food Supplement, Gel, Gelatin, Inhalant, Injectable, Lollipop, Oil, Ointment, Paste, Pellet, Powder, Suppository, Suspension, Tablet, Triturate and Troche.

Eagle Analytical Achieves ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation:

Eagle Analytical Services has been granted ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC.) The accreditation is the single most important standard for calibration and testing laboratories around the world. Laboratories that are accredited to this international standard have demonstrated that they are technically competent and able to produce precise and accurate test and/or calibration data.

Accreditation is a voluntary, third-party reviewed process in which a laboratory’s quality-management system is thoroughly evaluated on a regular basis to ensure continued technical competence and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025. Eagle Analytical Services ISO/IEC accreditation is for 11 specific tests that are conducted on compounded pharmaceutical products, including the state-of-the-art Rapid Scan RDI® Microbial Detection Test, which uses fluorescent labeling and laser scanning technologies to detect bacteria, mold, yeast and fungi more rapidly than any other method.

IACP

Save the Date for #CCH2018!

Registration NOW OPEN for IACP's 24th Annual Compounders on Capitol Hill!

The 24th Annual Compounders on Capitol Hill (CCH) will be held June 23-26, 2018 at the RenaissanceWashington DC Downtown Hotel. With more than 400 expected attendees in 2018, Compounders on Capitol Hill brings together the top-level compounding pharmacists and technicians from across the country with the same goal – to protect pharmacy compounding.

• CCH returns to Downtown Washington, D.C.! The Renaissance Washington, D.C. is conveniently situated in the Penn Quarter district near Capitol Hill and the White House. It's surrounded by shops, restaurants, the Spy Museum, Chinatown, the National Portrait Gallery, and world-famous National Mall monuments.

• Hear from experts during in-depth Continuing Education sessions on legislative and regulatory issues at the state and federal level affecting pharmacy compounding.

• Expanded exhibit hall puts attendees face-to- face with leading companies that serve compounding pharmacies.

• Stay for Hill Day! Be an advocate for compounding during in-person Capitol Hill meetings with your state representatives.

• Socialize and support the IACP Foundation at Rx Mixer on Sunday, June 24, 2018.

• The COMP PAC Dinner and Fundraiser is an exclusive opportunity to hob-nob with the powerful movers and shakers of Washington, D.C. The COMP PAC will host a very high-profile influencer to talk face-to- face with our attendees about the future of health care.

• Network! Reconnect with old friends and meet new colleagues who share your passion and interest in protecting, promoting and advancing pharmacy compounding!

CCH 2018
June 23-26, 2018
Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel
999 Ninth Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

Future Date:
CCH 2019
May 18-21, 2019
Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel
999 Ninth Street NW
Washingtotn, DC 20001

MEDISCA®

Your Trusted Partner in Compounding

With over 25 years of experience, MEDISCA has developed a solid reputation as an innovative and entrepreneurial company in the pharmaceutical compounding industry. MEDISCA is a leading FDA-registered supplier of quality pharmacy compounding products and offers excellent service to the North American, Australian and other international markets. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality compounding products, such as:

• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
• Fine Chemicals
• Bases
• Equipment & Devices
• Capsules
• Oils, Flavors and Colors
• Compounding Kits

Commitment to Quality
Quality is the cornerstone of the MEDISCA brand. This is evident in the design of our facilities around the world and in the people we do business with. In fact, quality is the responsibility of everyone at MEDISCA, and we ensure this high level of quality in several ways:

• FDA-registered establishment
• Compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
• Provide compounding pharmacists with security of supply
• Ensure the highest quality Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
• Proactive approach in enhancing quality protocols

We share a passion for quality compounding medications and a wealth of knowledge of the pharmacy marketplace. We are continuously working to improve the quality of customized pharmaceutical care!

Continuous Innovation
Our quest for revolutionary products and innovative devices drives our Research & Development team. We are committed to:

• Developing innovative, high quality products
• Continually expanding product lines
• Monitoring industry trends
• Being a leader in pharmaceutical compounding

Exceptional Customer Service
We take pride in our exceptional service and consistently strive to exceed customer expectations. We are proud to offer:

• Personal sales representatives
• Experienced technical support professionals
• Reliable and personalized attention
• Excellent online services and support including:
  • Convenient and secure online ordering available 24/7
    • Easy access to view your special contract pricing
    • Quick access to view and track recent orders
    • Easy to browse and search for products
    • Access to MEDISCA TV, providing informative about new product innovations and our continuous commitment to quality.

MEDISCA
Your Trusted Partner in Compounding

Health Care Logistics

Pharmacy Compounding Supplies
The HCL Compounding and Dispensing line features a diverse selection of products with a special focus on USP 797 & 795 supplies as well as those specially designed for precise medication measuring, mixing and filling. We’re committed to offering products that help you increase productivity, maximize efficiency and improve accuracy in all aspects of your business.

To eliminate hand fatigue when packaging liquid compounds, try our Liquid Unit Dose (LUD) Press. It has an aluminum base and rod that easily seals caps onto vials or cups. Choose a heavy-duty Holder for Vials or a Holder for Cups, each of which will hold up to eight items side by side to prevent spills. A raised notch on the LUD Press platform helps guide your holder into position to create a secure seal on every vial or cup, every time. You spend less time on alignment and improve productivity.

We create metal products to match your unique specifications so you can work more efficiently and produce better results. Could your facility benefit from stainless steel storage containers, lock boxes and utility trays to simplify USP <797> compliance? Do you have an existing product you'd like to upgrade with a specially sized metal adaptor such as a bracket, plate, clamp or hanger that is USP <797> friendly? Whatever solution you seek, HCL can deliver. Our designers use stainless steel and aluminum, dependent upon your needs, and our design consultation services are always FREE!

MEDXL

Innovative filling and labeling machine for compounding pharmacies

MedXL has been committed to providing medical devices to pharmaceutical, consumer, and healthcare communities for over 25 years. Blending industry-advanced technology with a team approach to quality, we offer the industry’s most comprehensive advantage, encompassing medical devices. Our continual investment in facilities and technology ensures that our Customers have the best possible products for continued success. MedXL offers an unmatched combination of technologies and services with the dedication and passion to help our Customers succeed. All products are made in Canada at our facility under strict quality and regulatory controls.

The Praximed™ System Includes:

PraxiFill™ automated syringe filler
PraxiFill™ is an automated syringe filler intended to increase productivity of the syringe filling process by eliminating the tedious manual task of aspirating solution into the syringe and capping the filled syringe. When commercial prefilled syringes are not available the next best option is unit dose syringes prepared by the pharmacy.

PraxiLabel™ semi-automatic syringe labeler
PraxiLabel™ is a semi-automatic syringe labeler intended to increase productivity of the syringe labeling process by eliminating the tedious manual task of label application on syringes. The labels can be printed on any standard label printer.

PraxiMed™ System Consumables
The PraxiMed™ System offers a full range of accessories meeting the pharmacy needs to operate the PraxiFill™ and PraxiLabel™ at their maximum capacity. This includes transfer sets that are available in many designs allowing to attach up to 3 compounding bags at a time when filling syringes. The PraxiMed™ System uses MedXL sterile empty pre-capped syringes and pre-graduated labels that may be printed on any heat transfer label printer.

Quality of life:

At MedXL, we are committed to improving the quality of life of patients all over the world. That simple statement has been the focus of our people and our company since it was first articulated by MedXL founder more than 25 years ago.

Our mission, vision, and values define what makes us special, makes us unique, makes us MedXL.

Associates of Cape Cod Inc

Associates of Cape Cod, Inc. (ACC), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of products developed to detect and quantify gram-negative bacterial endotoxins and (1-3)-ß-D-glucans. Our products are used worldwide by leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies to ensure the safety of their parenteral drugs, biological products and medical devices. Our goal is to provide the best products and services, as well as the best technical support and customer service, in our industry to enhance the productivity and efficiency of all our customers. We are ISO 13485: 2003 certified, our laboratories are FDA Inspected and DEA Licensed and our Beacon Diagnostics ® laboratory is CLIA certified.

LAL Products

ACC is one of the world's largest manufacturers of products developed to detect and quantify gram-negative bacterial endotoxins and (1-3)-ß-D-glucans. Our products are used worldwide by leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies to ensure the safety of their parenteral drugs, biological products, and medical devices. Our Customer Service, Technical Service, and Contract Testing teams are ready to assist you with all aspects of endotoxin and glucan testing.

LAL Accessory Products

Pyroclear® Accessory Products
Pyroclear Pyroclear® brand accessory products are the first products in the industry that are certified to be free of interfering endotoxin and (1-3)-ß-D-glucan contamination. Pyroclear brand certified products include depyrogenated test tubes, 96-well microplates, pipette tips and LAL Reagent water. These products are designed to reduce Out of Specification (OOS) investigations due to contaminated accessories.

Instrumentation

ACC is proud to offer a variety of instrumentation to support all your testing needs. Instruments like our Pyros Kinetix® incubating kinetic tube reader which offers the highest turbidimetric assay sensitivity in the industry. Bridge the gap between the affordability of filter-based readers and flexibility of monochromator-based systems with our VersaMax­™ microplate reader.

LAL Research Products

ACC offers a complete suite of reliable, easy to use research products. Developed for research purposes only, ACC's Research Products are designed to improve pyrogen testing while offering our high standard of effectiveness.

Instrumentation Software

Precise, easy-to-interpret data is an essential part of kinetic endotoxin detection programs. ACC offers three software packages designed to improve the efficiency and the compliance of your testing program all featuring 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, dynamic reporting options and increased data security.

American College of Apothecaries (ACA)

Since 1940, the ACA has been working with independent pharmacists to advance the entrepreneurial spirit of member pharmacists through education, innovation, mentoring, fellowship and training.

ACA Continuing Education Programs
Through educational conferences, seminars, compounding training, webinars and on-demand programs, ACA provides an array of opportunities for pharmacists, technicians, marketers and pharmacy students to obtain information, earn CE credits, and receive valuable networking with independent pharmacy entrepreneurs. ACA can also provide CE accreditation for other organizations.

Educational and Specialty Conferences
ACA provides an annual multi-day conference each year with continuing education sessions, social events, induction of new ACA Fellows and members, networking and award presentations. These conferences are held in different areas and in addition to learning, a large focus is on networking and sharing amongst pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, marketers and pharmacy students.

ACA Accredited Programs for Other Organizations
As an ACPE-approved provider of continuing pharmacy education, ACA is in compliance with ACPE’s Criteria for Quality and Interpretive Guidelines. Periodic review of educational programming by ACPE and continual self-evaluation by ACA ensures that the programs accredited by ACA are of the highest quality and meet ACPE standards. The ACPE Criteria and Guidelines are always followed when providing any continuing pharmacy education programs in live or in on demand format.

Webinars and Self-Paced Online Seminars/On-Demand CE
The ACA is pleased to introduce ACA Education CEnter an online catalog of more than 70 self-paced seminars for continuing pharmacy education! This new online education resource will include live webinars and on-demand courses that you can participate in from the comfort of your office or home and on your own schedule. The ACA is the source for pharmacists’ continuing education and professional development opportunities. Pharmacist and pharmacy technicians, marketers and pharmacy students can access online the latest webinars on subjects important to your career development. Visit the catalog today to browse through programs and begin enhancing your knowledge and earning CE credit!

Compounding Training Courses

• Fundamental Compounding and Calculations

Fundamental Compounding & Calculations is a 3-day, 21 hour application-based course. This course combines one day of essential pharmacy calculations followed by two days of lectures and hands-on laboratory training. The overall goal of the calculations portion is to provide the pharmacist and technician with a review of the calculations they will need to master in order to prepare the variety of medications their patients may need to attain the greatest therapeutic actions from their medications with the fewest undesirable side effects. The lecture and hands-on portion is to provide the participant with a theoretical and practical basis on which to build a successful non-sterile compounding practice which complies with current requirements for good compounding practice. The instruction focuses on the proper preparation of fundamental dosage forms utilized by pharmacies which are compounding medications for their patients. The program is structured to demonstrate skills that can be immediately implemented by participants with minimal or no experience, as well as those wishing to update their compounding skills.

• Comprehensive Sterile Compounding

Comprehensive Sterile Compounding is an 18.5 hour course designed to further prepare pharmacists and technicians to strengthen their knowledge base in Sterile Compounding. This course will provide the participant with the knowledge of preparation and quality control tests for sterile products, such as validation testing, membrane filtration, pyrogen tests, BET (bacterial endotoxin test) and others. This course will include the USP <797> guidelines. Also covered is proper hand washing and garbing. The attendee must pass their Aseptic glove test and their media fill to successfully complete the course.

• Compounding for Natural Hormone Replacement

Compounding for Natural Hormone Replacement is a 15 hour application-based course designed to further prepare pharmacists and technicians to strengthen their knowledge base in the treatment of men and women with regard to hormone replacement therapy. Participants will be able to demonstrate a deeper understanding of a number of women’s issues, medications used to treat these issues, clinical guidelines for the treatment of women’s health issues, and side effects of these medications.

• Compounding Options for Pain, Wound and Scar

Compounding Options for Pain, Wound and Scar is a 15hour application-based course. The overall goal of this application based program is to provide the pharmacist and/or technician the ability to learn about pain, its physical and behavioral components, the mechanisms of pain, the treatment of pain both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic, and how to compound unique dosage forms to meet the needs of the patient in pain. In addition the participant will learn the techniques compatible with USP 795 in the provision of quality pharmaceutical preparations and applicable DEA rules. Practical compounding case studies will be presented including the management of painful conditions, and wound and scar treatments.

• Veterinary Compounding Essentials

Veterinary Compounding Essentials is a 15 hour application-based course designed to introduce the pharmacist and pharmacy technician to veterinary pharmacy compounding. The program provides fundamental techniques for effectively growing the veterinary compounding practice, including calculations, proper safety practices, hands-on compounding, and marketing

Additional information on the compounding training courses can be found on the ACA Calendar.

MEDISCA Network

The New Dimension in Pharmaceutical Compounding

MEDISCA Network, together with its affiliated companies, MEDISCA and LP3 Network, is dedicated to providing the industry of pharmaceutical care with an unparalleled quality of service to meet the day-to-day operational needs of compounding pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and allied healthcare professionals worldwide.

Mission
MEDISCA Network’s goal is to raise the standards of pharmacy practice by supporting compounders with quality services and resources that meet their specific needs and the needs of their patient population.

Team
Our team consists of an array of experts from a variety of backgrounds made up of successful compounding pharmacists, Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB) surveyors, physicians, lab technicians, formulation chemists, and formulation support representatives. Together, we encompass a wide range of both theoretical and practical compounding experience in both non-sterile and sterile compounding including various specialty niche markets.

Services
With our large team of highly skilled professionals, MEDISCA Network provides a comprehensive service portfolio that includes Technical Support, Specialized Consultations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Technical Support
MEDISCA Network’s Technical SupportServices provides the means for improving the quality of pharmaceutical care through the following resources:

• Extensive online formula database; more than 7,500 unique formulas
• Customized formula design
• Customer service helpline
  • Compounding Inquiries; includes but not limited to literature searches, mathematical calculations, compounding questions, API, excipient and base specific questions, and troubleshooting support for all
    • Support for all MEDISCA NETWORK formulas
      • Consultation support with experts in the field; includes but not limited to current and regulatory landscape, current standards and practice guidelines and niche market specific questions.

Specialized Consultations

MEDISCA Network’s on-site and off-site Specialized Consultation Services will allow you to fulfill all of your pharmacy`s operational needs, by connecting with one of our experts in the field of pharmaceutical compounding.

All of MEDISCA Network’s consultants are esteemed professionals, each front-runners in their respective fields. Our consultants are from a variety of backgrounds and have taken on a number of different roles within the healthcare community.

Specialized Services include:

• GAP Analysis According to USP <795>, USP <797> and USP <800>
• GAP Analysis According to NAPRA Standards of Practice
• Facility Lab Design- Off-site and on-site support
• Facility Operation Support
• On-site Facility Assessment with Observational Technique Checklist
• On-site NAPRA Compliance Assessment
• State Board of Pharmacy Compliance Monitoring
• Survey According to PCAB/ACHC Standards of Practice
• FDA From 483 Remediation Support
• DEA Compliance, Risk Assesment, Diversion Prevention
• Acquisition and Strategic Planning
• Nuclear Pharmacy & Nuclear Medicine Consulting
• Inspection According to FDA Standards of Practice on 503A and 503B
• NABP VPP Mock Inspection

Standard Operating Procedures

MEDISCA Network’s unique series of SOPs are the foundation to improving the quality of your compounding practice by facilitating your day-to-day compliance with current regulatory guidelines and standards of practice:

• USP <795>
• USP <797>
• USP <800>
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Controlled Environment Testing Association (CETA)
• Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA '90)
• Twenty five additional referenced USP chapters including <1160>, <1163>, and <1176>

Our Standard Operating Procedures are also in compliance with Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB) accreditation requirements.

Our Canadian series of SOPs provide the support you need to achieve compliance with the following regulatory guidelines and standards of practice:

• NAPRA Model Standards
• Canada's National Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
• Health Canada Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Canadian Department of Environment
• Canadian Standards Association
• Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Vision

MEDISCA Network's vision is to be your solution in supporting your mission to deliver quality patient care through personalized medicine.

Fagron, Inc.

Fagron, Inc., a Fagron global company, is a leading developer and supplier of innovative delivery vehicles (creams, syrups, and lotions), bulk pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients, and high-quality compounding equipment. Fagron, Inc., is a VAWD accredited, FDA and DEA-registered pharmaceutical manufacturer that strictly adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). We conduct an extensive vendor validation program, including on-site manufacturer audits to verify product quality. During vendor qualification, full monograph analysis is completed to verify the strength, purity, and quality of sourced active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). Fagron, Inc. only sources APIs from FDA registered suppliers.
You can always be confident you are receiving the highest quality and fully tested compounding essentials with Fagron's three point quality assurance. Each ingredient lot undergoes robust vendor qualification and rigorous testing of raw material and finished goods prior to customers receiving product. In addition to Fagron's quality promise, we offer a wide range of educational offerings through Fagron Academy and provide excellent technical support services.

Fagron Academy

A New Approach to Compounding Continuing Education

Fagron Academy was created for pharmacy professionals who have a dedication to compounding and a commitment to being the best. Fagron Academy offers comprehensive experiential and lecture-based pharmacy compounding education courses. Fagron Academy courses provide an opportunity for participants to learn important skills and expand their knowledge base while forming lasting relationships with colleagues and industry leaders. Reflecting all current regulatory and USP guidelines, training courses have been designed to utilize the most up to date and cutting edge compounding techniques while bringing awareness to compounding as it relates to fundamental therapy related topics.

New Fagron Innovations

TrichoConcept ™ - Introducing the first global line of multifunctional vehicles with patented TrichoTech ™ technology, an intelligent phytocomplex, that balances the entire hair system - bulb, scalp and shaft (BSS). This comprehensive line of hair care vehicles was developed with a focus on the BSS, making it more receptive to a wide range of APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) and DCIs (Dermaceutical Ingredients).

All TrichoConcept™ vehicles are formulated with exclusive TrichoTech ™ technology, are 100% natural, and are free of controversial ingredients and impurities. TrichoTech ™ concentrates natural molecules and acts on the entire hair system. With 7 innovative vehicles, healthcare professionals and compounding pharmacists now have more options to offer patients seeking healthier and stronger hair.

FagronLab ™ - FagronLab ™ is the first global product line of compounding equipment. FagronLab ™ is specially designed for the needs of modern compounding pharmacies. The operation and design of the equipment offers high-level accuracy and ease-of-use, thus helping ensure repeatability for everyday compounding through a wide range of customized features. FagronLab ™ offers accurate, safe, and quality solutions for patients through excellence in compounding preparation in pharmacies. Introducing a growing line of high-value pharmacy solutions:

• Maximum performance mixing machines and accessories.
• Reliable and sophisticated hotplate stirrers.
• Easy and precise liquid dispensers.
• Professional laboratory robot vacuum.
• Time saving capsule filling systems.

Fagron

Leading the future of compounding

LP3 Network

A Global Leader in Continuing Healthcare Education®

Together with its affiliated companies, MEDISCA® and MEDISCA® Network, LP3 Network® is dedicated to providing solutions for your personalized medicine practice and pharmaceutical compounding business. As a Global Leader in Continuing Healthcare Education®, LP3 Network has trained over 12,000 professionals with a global reach to more than 50 countries worldwide, including, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

With over 70 live events per year, LP3 Network’s trainings cover everything you need to know about pharmaceutical compounding and personalized medicine from formulation chemistry, physiology, clinical cases, regulatory and practice standards, business and marketing, among much more. Whether you are looking to get into compounding, are new to the industry, or are well versed and looking to diversify and optimize your business, LP3 Network’s comprehensive catalog of offerings are designed for your market needs with topics in:

• Non-sterile compounding
• Sterile compounding
• Hazardous drug compounding
• Regulatory compliance
• Hormone restoration therapy
• Analgesic therapy
• Dermatology
• Veterinary medicine

To supplement your live training, LP3 Network’s online learning platform provides convenient on-the-go education that can be taken from the comfort of your home or office, including:

• Webinars covering industry hot topics
• Interactive eLearning programs for everyday compounding activities
• Home-studies on sterile and non-sterile compounding, pain, and HRT

With principal locations in Aventura, Florida, LP3 Network’s state-of-the-art learning center is designed to provide you with a learning experience like none other:

• 7,500 square feet of training space
• 40-seat classroom that offers an engaging environment, ideal for interactive group discussions and networking
• Modern laboratory facility that is USP <795>, <797>, and <800> compliant
• Top-of-the-line audiovisual technology, including, 5 display screens, room-to-room communication, and overhead cameras

If you are looking for a laboratory facility closer to home, LP3 Network has training centers strategically spaced across the continent’s four corners:

• Aventura, Florida
• Los Angeles, California
• Vancouver, British Columbia
• Montreal, Quebec

LP3 Network’s innovative programs are radiated by their team of subject matter experts who are prominent leaders in their respective industries with diverse backgrounds in medicine, pharmacy, formulation chemistry, research, education, and pharmacy inspections, among more. “LP3 Network’s multidisciplinary team brings great people together to provide the best service possible” said Kyle Dolan, Compounding Pharmacist from Missouri. At LP3 Network, we are not just a provider of continuing education, we are a partner in your continuing professional development success.