Course Description
This course will provide general information to assist pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students in performing calculations for compounding and dispensing medications based on the topics listed in USP General Chapter <1160>. Each section will provide background information on the significance of any formula used for calculations, along with its appropriate applications, and will have thorough explanations of how to complete the calculations in various scenarios.
This course features self-paced e-learning modules and practical exercises.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the arithmetical concepts required to compound and dispense medications.
- Determine the proper conversions from one measurement system to another.
- Identify real-world applications for various formulas and the limitations that may accompany a formula.
- Complete example calculations accurately and correctly by carefully analyzing calculation details and applying logical methods.
Who should participate:
- Compendial Liaison
- Compounders
- Consultants
- Healthcare practitioners
- QA staff
- Regulatory staff
- Students and faculty in colleges of pharmacy
Earn Continuing Education Credits: NABP and the NABP Foundation® are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as providers of CPE. ACPE Provider Number: 0205
This knowledge-based course has been approved for 3.5 hours of continuing pharmacy education (CPE) for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Participants must attend the session its entirety, submit the completion code online, and pass the posttest with a score of 70% or higher within 60 days in order to obtain CPE credit for this activity.
Access Duration:
Access to this course expires 60 days from the date of registration or until you mark the course ‘Complete’ – whichever occurs first.
The accompanying USP General Chapter(s) available as resources with this course, were official as of the date indicated in the chapter PDF. Please check www.uspnf.com for relevant updates.