The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) has introduced USP 800, Hazardous Drugs (HDs) — Handling in Healthcare Settings that brings comprehensive, stringent regulations to hospital pharmacies, according to an article on the Health Facilities Management website.
The list of HDs that fall within the jurisdiction of USP 800 is published by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
USP 800 requires that pharmacies maintain a list of their HDs and must include any items on the current NIOSH list.
The list must be reviewed at least every 12 months and when a new drug or new dosage of an existing drug is used.
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