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Compounding Pharmacy Accreditation
Established in 2007 by eight of the nation’s leading pharmacy organizations, Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB) offers the most comprehensive compliance solution in the industry, with standards based on U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) guidelines. PCAB assesses pharmacies that compound medications whether in the retail, hospital, mail order, or closed door setting. This includes the combining, mixing, or altering of drug ingredients to create a medication pursuant to a prescription order for an individually identified patient. An extensive on-site survey conducted by an independent expert and annual verification ensures compliance with the non-sterile and sterile pharmacy compounding process defined by USP <795> and USP <797>.
PCAB Accreditation in combination with the pharmacy’s commitment to continuous compliance significantly reduces the risk associated with compounding medications and demonstrates a commitment to meeting the highest industry standards for quality and safety.
In 2014 PCAB Accreditation became a service of Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). The alignment of the organizations ensures that safety and compliance needs are met in the most efficient and effective manner.
A close look at the value of PCAB Accreditation
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Compliance with the Highest Industry Standards
The PCAB Accreditation process allowed us to examine our technique, equipment, and training processes. At every turn, we found an opportunity to improve. Our pharmacy is healthier for our employees with clearly stated high expectations."
pharmacy owner, California, usa
Accreditation Made Simple
ACHC's accreditation process is designed to help you quickly and easily achieve accreditation:
Compounding Pharmacy Accreditation Services
ACHC's nationally recognized services include:
Non-Sterile Pharmacy Compounding is a process by which a pharmacist prepares drugs by combining, mixing, or altering ingredients into a pharmaceutical preparation. These preparations are designed to be administered by a route that does not require sterility, in accordance with a practitioner’s prescription drug order.
Sterile Pharmacy Compounding is the practice of preparing custom medications for patients in a sterile environment to prevent contamination and maintain patient safety. PCAB Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation for sterile compounding involves measuring a specific set of process standards that concentrate on the quality and consistency of medications.
The Distinction in Hazardous Drug Handling (HDH) recognizes organizations that demonstrate a commitment to meeting criteria set forth in USP Chapter <800>, Hazardous Drugs - Handling in Healthcare Settings. The HDH standards, which reflect the efforts of a broad collective of industry experts, are aimed at protecting patients, pharmacy personnel, and the environment. The Distinction in HDH must be achieved in combination with ACHC or PCAB Pharmacy Accreditation.
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*The provider must have PCAB Accreditation to earn a Distinction in Hazardous Drug Handling.
The Value of PCAB Accreditation:
IMPROVED QUALITY & SAFETY
In achieving ACHC Accreditation, pharmacies benefit from consistent practices that result in improved safety, efficiency, and quality of care.
RISK AVERSION
Adherence to ACHC standards helps an organization maintain compliance with all applicable and current rules and regulations.
COMPOUNDING DISTINCTION
By choosing ACHC’s PCAB Accreditation, pharmacies demonstrate their compliance with USP standards to regulators, payors, and patients.
Market Advantage
ACHC Pharmacy Accreditation programs allow pharmacies to distinguish themselves from competitors by demonstrating their commitment to high standards and industry best practices.
Enhance Business Efficiencies
ACHC’s educational approach to accreditation enhances business operations, strategies, and patient outcomes through evidence-based best practices.
CONTINUITY OF SERVICE
ACHC facilitates a standardized level of service that includes sound procedures, documentation, and training to ensure consistent performance across the entire organization.
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