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Members of PCCA's Formulations team provide definitions and differentiating factors regarding the various alcohols used in Pharmacy Compounding.
PCCA's Director of Formulation Development explains how to create a eutectic mixture and how to choose the right form of lidocaine to use in topical compounded medications.
One of PCCA's clinical compounding pharmacists highlights the most critical stability factors listed in USP Chapter 1191 as well as the most common signs of instability in compounded medications.
Two of our formulation experts provide information about the most popular troche molds, rapid dissolve tablet molds and suppository molds that PCCA offers to help compounding pharmacies choose the best one for each patient.
Two pharmacists explain how compounded medication may be able to help patients experiencing various addictions and mental illness.
Mike Johnston of the National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) shares his thoughts on how the profession has progressed over the last 25 years. He also offers advice to technicians on how to advance their careers.
Surfactants are versatile ingredients in pharmacy compounding. Four PCCA experts explain what they are and list many of the ones that are used commonly, including their important characteristics to help you determine which surfactants to use in different situations.
Andrew Glasnapp helps you understand which form of lidocaine to use in different situations by explaining the chemical and physical properties, clinical considerations, common dosages, and safety and toxicity factors for both lidocaine and lidocaine hydrochloride.
From up-to-date clinical information to business tips aimed at helping pharmacies thrive, our experts captured some of the most exciting information at International Seminar 2021. We pulled together over 20 gems from their notes so that you can see some of the highlights here.
PCCA's Erin Michael interviewed Liza Chapman of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board to get her thoughts on how pharmacy technicians have evolved and will continue to over the years. Liza also provided advice for new technicians as well as experienced one.