"Think of
these accredi-
tations as the
Good
Housekeeping
seal of
approval,"
says David
Moran,
PharmD,
BCPS, division
director of
clinical pharmacy for HCA Healthcare's MidAmerica Ambulatory
Surgery Division. "Yes, governmental regulatory boards exist, but when
they get busy in a tight world, they might put off a facility's inspection,
whereas these credentialing groups operate under a finite timeline."
What does your GPO say? Because it's likely your medical facility
works with a designated Group Purchasing Organization, or GPO, a
good strategy while shopping around for a compounder is to seek
advice from this entity. Oftentimes, GPOs will have a list of approved
compounders that have gone through their own auditing and vetting
process. They will be able to steer you toward a reputable facility and
— bonus — they may be able to get you a better price.
Do they communicate? As with any healthy relationship, communica-
tion with your compounder is key. Quality directors should avail them-
selves for answering any questions you have — and you should have
questions. Completing due diligence in this process means being a
squeaky wheel. Ask to see test results, pedigree documentation
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• INCREASED SCRUTINY The 2012 nationwide outbreak of fungal meningitis tied to custom-made steroid injections put
compounding pharmacies in the spotlight.
JCB
Laboratories
