term
- Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
The substance in a compounded preparation that confers pharmacologic activity
Agglomerations
Clusters, lumps, or globs of ingredients in a compounded preparation, which are undesired in compounding
Autoclave
A device that generates heat and pressure to sterilize containers, instruments, and devices
Beyond Use Date (BUD
The date after which a compounded preparation should not be used; it has been removed from the intact container.
TID
3 times a day
Blending
The act of combining two substances by using non-grinding techniques such as spatulation, sifting, or tumbling.
Calibrate
To adjust a measuring instrument with a standard scale of reading.
Class III Prescription Balance
A two-pan balance used to weigh material between 120 mg and 120 g with a sensitivity rating of ± 6 mg; known as a Class A prescription balance.
Comminution
the act of mixing substances so as to form small particles using particle-reducing techniques like trituration, levigation, and pulverization.
QID
4 time a day
Component
An ingredient in a compounded preparation.
Compounded Preparation
A patient-specific medication prepared on-site in accordance with a prescription.
Compounded Sterile Preparation:
A medication prepared with aseptic technique in a sterile environment.
Compounding
the act of preparing a medication for an individual patient in accordance with a licensed practitioner's prescription.
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Compounding Record
A document that includes the formulation, ingredients, preparation process, and other relevant data for a compounded medication.
Diluent
An inactive substance used to dilute the active ingredient in a compounded preparation.
Emollient
A substance that softens or soothes the skin.
Excipients
Inactive ingredients used in a compounded preparation to support the delivery of the active ingredient.
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Extemporaneous Compounding
The on-demand preparation of a medication for a specific patient according to a prescription.
Forceps
A tool used to handle small items or ingredients during compounding.
- Geometric Dilution Method
A technique used to mix ingredients evenly by gradually combining equal parts of each substance.
Graduated Cylinder
A cylindrical measuring device used to accurately measure liquid volumes.
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