Compounding Demonstrations
An increasing number of the world’s population has unique health related needs that typical prescribed mediations cannot meet. For these individuals, customized medications are key. To fulfill this market niche a licensed doctor or compounding pharmacist can custom manufacturer the proper dosage required for each individual.
To become a licensed compounding pharmacist numerous hours of college study must be completed in addition to continued educational training once on the job. During their college study each pharmacist candidate will have hours of hands-on practice in the manipulation of a variety of potent compounds. Not only will they be instructed in proper formulation but also in correct safety technique. AirClean® Systems PowderSafe™ enclosures play a vital role in safe compounding and provide an effective means as a compounding demonstration enclosure tool. PowderSafe™ enclosures allow for compounding pharmacists to weigh, manipulate, and dose pain medications, hormone replacement therapy compounds, and add flavorings to drugs. The PowderSafe™ enclosure will protect the workers from occupational exposure to the toxic powders that are associated with this type of work. Over exposure during a typical workday to hormones such as estrone, estradiol, progesterone and testosterone by pharmacy technicians can be eliminated simply by using a certified compounding enclosure. Incorporating a PowderSafe™ enclosure into the daily compounding of hormone powder capsules will minimize exposure and provide a safe working environment for the pharmacy technician. Given the growing demand for customized medication, the future of compounding is bright and the need for proven safety enclosures, such as PowderSafe™, will be required.
AirClean® Systems PowderSafe™ enclosure is a key part of many existing compounding pharmacies; they also provide an excellent tool for on the job professional development. Each pharmacy school in the United States requires, as part of the core curriculum, that each pharmacy student be instructed on the compounding of pharmaceutical ingredients. Pharmacy schools can use the PowderSafe™ to demonstrate compounding technique to each student and give instruction on proper safety precautions during compounding of pharmaceutical ingredients.
PowderSafe™ enclosures are an excellent teaching tool inside the academic setting. When students graduate, they are able to apply the hands-on knowledge they have acquired in the compounding process. They also walk away knowing the importance of safety and having a reliable containment solution like the PowderSafe™ ductless enclosure.
Related AirClean® Systems Products:
PowderSafe™ Type A - Ideal for use with known low-toxicity compounds.
