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Quality assessment of compounded 17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate
Justine Chang1, Yang Zhao2, Wenchen Zhao2
1Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
Compounded 17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17-OHPC) quality was assessed. Most samples met specifications for potency, sterility, and pyrogens, with minimal impurity issues, indicating general safety for compounded 17-OHPC.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Reproductive Endocrinology
Background:
- 17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17-OHPC) is used in compounded formulations.
- Assessing the quality of compounded medications is crucial for patient safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the quality of compounded 17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17-OHPC).
- To determine if compounded 17-OHPC meets established quality standards.
Main Methods:
- Samples of compounded 17-OHPC were obtained from 15 compounding pharmacies across the US.
- Analysis included testing for potency, impurities, sterility, and pyrogen status.
Main Results:
- Eighteen samples of 17-OHPC were analyzed.
- All samples met specifications for potency, sterility, and pyrogen testing.
- One out of 18 samples exceeded impurity limits.
Conclusions:
- Compounded 17-OHPC from the studied pharmacies generally meets quality standards.
- The assessed quality parameters of compounded 17-OHPC did not raise significant safety concerns.
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