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Bulk compounding in Canadian hospitals--a survey
The Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
|October 1, 1990
Summary
Most Canadian hospitals with 100+ beds offer pharmacy bulk compounding services, primarily topical and oral preparations. Compliance with Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP) guidelines is generally good.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Hospital Pharmacy Services
- Drug Compounding
Background:
- Pharmacy bulk compounding is a critical service in Canadian hospitals.
- Understanding current practices and guideline adherence is essential for quality improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key aspects of pharmacy bulk compounding services in Canadian hospitals.
- To assess the availability, products, personnel, and guideline compliance of these services.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to 350 Canadian hospitals with 100+ beds.
- Open-ended questions gathered data on hospital demographics, compounding services, products, and CSHP guideline compliance.
- A 47.4% response rate was achieved.
Main Results:
- 66% of surveyed hospitals provided bulk compounding services.
- Teaching hospitals and those with 400+ beds were more likely to compound.
- Topical and oral preparations, particularly solutions, were most frequently compounded.
- Cocaine solution was the most common product; compliance with CSHP standards was generally good (50-90%).
Conclusions:
- A significant majority of larger Canadian hospitals offer bulk compounding services.
- Practices focus on common dosage forms, with good adherence to established guidelines.
- Further research may explore personnel requirements for these services.