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Katherine S Hale1, Dana P Hammer, Shawn Needham
1University of Montana Skaggs School of Pharmacy, Missoula, Montana.
Abstract:
Over the past century, as the dynamic of pharmacy practice has evolved, there has been continual ebb and flow in the practice of compounding. However, the basic art and science remain the same. Mirroring these practice trends, education in the components of compounding and curricular requirements in many Doctor of Pharmacy programs has also experienced many changes. At the University Of Washington School Of Pharmacy, students receive basic instruction in the science and techniques of compounding during their first professional year, but little further. To accommodate an increasing interest in the art, science, and practice of compounding in community pharmacy, the University Of Washington School Of Pharmacy created a unique elective in advanced compounding skills. This intensive course operates over a weekend at a successful community compounding pharmacy located in central Washington State. The course is primarily taught by the pharmacy owner and other pharmacists with compounding expertise. This article describes the evolution, assessment, and future potential of this advanced compounding elective at the University Of Washington School Of Pharmacy.
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