Saint Mary’s University

School of Health and Natural Sciences

BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA 3700

Pharmaceutics 1 (Laboratory)

ACTIVITY 1
Demonstration of Good Componding Practices

Richelle L. Allaga
Erica D. Caladcadan
Marilou C. Fidel
Bethel Joeyce Orate P.
Students

Mrs. Melchora M. Bautista, RPh, MSPharm

Instructor

September 6, 2019
  5 prescriber’s/physician’s order that require preparation.

QUESTIONS
1. What is good compounding practice?
In the compounding activity of medicinal products, overall control is essential to ensure
that the consumer receives products of quality. In order to protect public health, compounded
preparation should be of high quality and safety. They should be compounded in such a way
that they are fit for their intended purpose and that their quality consistently complies with
the defined requirements. To achieve this objective effectively, there should be a
comprehensive designed and correct implementation of quality assurance system in place.
The quality assurance system should be documented and its effectiveness should be
monitored. There should be an adequate number of personnel having knowledge, skill and
capabilities relevant to their assigned function, in good health, and capable of handling their
duties properly. They should have the attitudes for achieving the goals of Good Compounding
Practice (GCP).

2. In pharmacy with compounding services, list down the required compounding

facilities and equipment.
There should be defined and reserved areas for the compounding activity. Compounding
equipment should be adequate for the activities performed and should be placed and
maintained in such a way to be easily available for its intended use.
  Compounding hood: a large piece of equipment that prevents particles from entering
and leaving a work area (like a complex version of the vent fan above a cooking
stove). Hoods are mostly used for sterile compounding.
 Autoclave: a relatively large piece of equipment used to sterilize various medical
tools and objects such as flasks, funnels, spatulas and reusable syringes
 Mortar and pestle: used to grind materials and drugs
 Balance or scale: used to weigh dry materials to ensure the proper amounts of
ingredients
 Flasks, beakers, graduated cylinders: used to measure liquid drugs and materials
 Spatula: used to mix materials together
 IV materials: IV bags, catheters, and tubing (used in sterile compounding)
 Vials: small glass containers that hold fluid drugs
 Syringes and needles: used to remove fluid from vials
 personal protective equipment (PPE) (gloves, goggles, masks, etc) that protect the
pharmacist from the drug materials and the drug materials from being contaminated
by the pharmacist.

1. What are the categories of compounding?

 Pain Management
Living with chronic pain is a reality for countless people, both young and old. Many of the
available pain relief options come in the form of narcotics or drugs with substantial side
effects. With the advancements in pharmaceutical compounding, these people can now
receive medication that is customized for their own unique needs in order to provide pain
relief. Utilizing a number of different compounding solution options such as creams, gels,
ointments, sprays, capsules and others, painful conditions can be managed in a fashion
tailored to the individual needs of each patient.
 Dermatology
It can be difficult to find the right solution for skin concerns such as acne, rosacea, eczema,
psoriasis or even cosmetic concerns such as fine lines and deep wrinkles. Compounding
allows for the right medications to be customized to the patient’s needs by carefully selecting
the right moisturizing agents, non-irritating bases and hypoallergenic products to treat your
concerns based on your skin type. Compounding solutions for dermatological concerns come
most often in the form of creams, ointments, gels, sprays, topical powders and shampoos.
 Pediatrics
Pediatric compounding gives the ability to completely customize the medication for your
child’s unique taste preference and condition in mind, whether that includes being
preservative free, dye-free, sugar-free or any other customization that may be required. The
medication can be delivered in a more child-friendly compounding solution such as gummies,
troches, lozenges, lollipops, oral liquids and more.
 Geriatrics
The concerns we have for dosing medication in children are often shared for medication
dosage for the elderly. Compounding offers a solution to address some of these issues by
combining multiple drugs into one preparation, which may not only make it easier to
administer but also more convenient for the patient. Geriatric compounding solutions come in
many different vehicles such as oral liquids, creams, ointments, gels, rapid dissolving tables,
injections, suppositories and more.
  Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Hormones play a huge role in our overall state of health. Unfortunately, as we get older our
hormone levels can increase, decrease or fluctuate. Compounding allows for the
appropriately prescribed treatment to be completely customized based on the patient’s
hormone levels, symptoms and health concerns where medication that is commercially
available may not be able to address or be suitable to their needs. The most prevalent HRT
compounding solutions are creams, gels, troches, lozenges, drops, injections, capsules,
vaginal suppositories and rapid dissolving tablets.
 Veterinary
Compounding allows for the most appropriate medication therapy by taking into account the
unique habits and taste preferences of your pet. When dealing with veterinary compounding,
the most popular compounding solutions are oral pastes, creams, ointments, gels, oral liquids,
chewable treats, capsules and powders.

1. Give a sample of a standard operating procedure in compounding.

 Prepare advocacy plan for the SOP
 Identify adequate space for compounding.
 Determine products to be compounded.
 Compile list of raw materials, equipping and packaging materials.
 Identify source of distilled water.
 Develop SOP for each preparation with reference to official procedure.
 Ensure cleanliness of compounding at all times.
 Ensure cleanliness of the compounding space at all times.
 Ensure quality control at every stage.
 Assign an expiry date to each compounded items.

References
https://www.pharmacy.gov.my/v2/sites/default/files/document-upload/good-compounding-practice-
1st-edition-2018.pdf
https://study.com/academy/lesson/pharmaceutical-compounding-equipment-supplies.html
https://www.medisca.com/compounding/types-of-compounding?
fbclid=IwAR0zGbq3AARrUWMfYisRiGr6F_LD_HBMoqvaaP8xgfiU5RcQPEESgF_Kxp4
https://www.academia.edu/37057363/AN_OVERVIEW_OF_STANDARD_OPERATING_PROCED
URES_SOPs
https://basicmedicalkey.com/interpretation-of-the-prescription-or-medication-order/?
fbclid=IwAR0JW3BaO_8GpU8uPeXeKi984s0LCR5uVFxhZz_okhestlButUY09i3D-_k

Saint Mary’s University

School of Health and Natural Sciences
BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA 3700
Dispensing 1 (Laboratory)
Name: CALADCADAN, Erica D. BSP2
Date: September 06, 2019 Instructor: Ms. Vevirly Copuz, RPh

Activity 1
Standard Protocol in Receiving Customers

(REFLECTION)

Good customer service is a necessary practice to attract and retain clients and it is all
about bringing customers back. Sending them away happy enough to pass positive feedback
about your business along to others, who may then try the product or service you offer for
themselves and in their turn become repeat customers.

No matter how good your customer service, you will eventually have to deal with an
unhappy client. There are different types of clients and you need to adjust in handling them.
If the client is dissatisfied, we should listen to their concerns and do not interrupt them. If the
client takes an angry or annoyed tone, don't respond in kind. Doing so will only make things
worse. Be the level-headed one in the situation and maintain an air of total professionalism
throughout the interaction. In each case, try to see things from the client's perspective, and
meet your client's needs as best you can while looking out for yourself and your business.

Understanding your customers is your bread and butter and key to business success
that is why you need to deliver services and products that satisfy clients and make them
happy. Knowing your customer is the key to good customer service interactions because each
customer has a different personality therefore you must know how to identify each customer
and adapt accordingly to ensure good service.