Westbury, N.Y. He says the federal govern-
ment doesn't have the manpower to regularly
inspect all of the facilities unless a major inci-
dent occurs or specific complaints are made
against a compounder.
"The only time healthcare providers become
aware of the issue is when disaster strikes,"
says Dr. Sturgeon. "I don't think facility
administrators are as aware of the issue as
they should be."
Finding the right provider
Can you trust outsourcing facilities to obtain
the ophthalmic medications you need? What
can you do to ensure you partner with a rep-
utable compounder?
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9. How do you mitigate the risk of cross-
contamination?
10. What assurance can you provide that
you'll deliver sterile products?
You can send these questions to com-
pounders in writing and ask them to
respond in kind, says Dr. Sturgeon. In
addition, he says, ask compounders if
they've been audited by a third-party state
or federal inspector and request that they
provide you with copies of the audit
reports. — Daniel Cook
