APC APC Compounding and Dispensing Practices

Question 1

According to APC standards, which is the most critical step when verifying a compounded preparation before dispensing?

Accepted Answer

Confirming identity, purity, potency, and sterility (for sterile compounds) against the master formula

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Checking the color of the final preparation

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Counting the number of capsules prepared

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Verifying that the label font size meets requirements

Question 2

When compounding a sterile preparation, the USP chapter that governs the process in Australian-aligned practice is:

Accepted Answer

USP <797>

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USP <795>

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USP <800>

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USP <1151>

Question 3

A pharmacist receives a prescription for a pediatric oral suspension of a drug not commercially available in liquid form. The FIRST step should be to:

Accepted Answer

Verify the prescription, check a validated compounding formula, and confirm stability data

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Begin compounding immediately using any available formula

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Dispense the tablet form with crushing instructions

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Refer the patient to a hospital pharmacy without further action

Question 4

Beyond-use dates (BUDs) for compounded preparations are assigned based on:

Accepted Answer

Stability studies, formulation type, and storage conditions per compounding standards

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The expiry date of the longest-dated ingredient used

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The prescriber's preference noted on the prescription

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Manufacturer guidelines for the commercially available equivalent

Question 5

When dispensing a Schedule 8 (controlled) substance in Australia, the pharmacist must:

Accepted Answer

Record the dispensing in the appropriate controlled drugs register and verify the prescription's authenticity

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Dispense without additional documentation if the prescription appears valid

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Contact the prescriber only if the quantity seems excessive

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Allow a pharmacy technician to dispense independently without pharmacist verification

Question 6

The primary purpose of a master formula record in compounding is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide a standardized reproducible procedure ensuring consistency and quality across all batches

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Record patient counseling notes

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List the cost of ingredients for billing purposes

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Track which pharmacy technician prepared the compound