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  • Pharmaceutical Compounding

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  • Compounding education is a critical component of pharmacy curricula in the United States.
  • Understanding the current landscape of compounding education is essential for curriculum development and accreditation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the extent and nature of compounding education (CE) within United States (US) doctor of pharmacy programs.
  • To identify common teaching methodologies, specialized topics, and faculty involved in delivering CE.

Main Methods:

  • A validated 24-item survey was distributed to instructors of compounding at accredited US pharmacy schools.
  • Data were collected from 112 out of 141 institutions, achieving a 91.8% response rate.

Main Results:

  • Compounding education is delivered as standalone or integrated courses, with most programs favoring hands-on training (70.8%) over didactic instruction (11%).
  • Dispersed systems and semisolid formulations are common in nonsterile compounding, while sterile compounding focuses on aseptic techniques like hand washing and garbing.
  • Pharmaceutics faculty primarily deliver CE (62.3%), followed by practice faculty (32.1%).

Conclusions:

  • Compounding education is widely implemented across US pharmacy schools, with a strong emphasis on practical skills.
  • Institutions lacking adequate facilities should consider adopting successful models from other programs.
  • Increased institutional funding and faculty support are recommended to enhance compounding education.