Compounding Medications

This conversation about compounding medications focuses on the principles and techniques for preparing various dosage forms, including solids, semi-solids, powders, and sterile products. The hosts outline methods like geometric dilution and trituration for solids, levigation and spatulation for semi-solids, and explore the use of coloring and flavoring agents. The discussion further details calculations for different compounding methods, including weight in weight, weight in volume, and volume in volume calculations, as well as the allegation method. It also emphasizes the importance of aseptic technique and the use of a laminar flow hood when compounding sterile products. Last but not least, the hosts touch upon final checks and quality control procedures to ensure the safety and efficacy of compounded medications.