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Course offered

An integrated 18-hour in-person program (3 days · 6 hrs/day) covering USP 〈795〉 and 〈800〉 across three consecutive modules. Theory and supervised practice on the same day, in the working lab at Santa Cruz Pharma Care.

  • FoundationsUSP 〈795〉 + 〈800〉

    Basic Non-Sterile Compounding — Pharmacists & Technicians

    Integrated 18-hour in-person course for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Covers regulatory foundations (USP 〈795〉, 〈800〉, PR Pharmacy Act, DQSA), formulation, and clinical cases by specialty.

    Modules

    1. Day 1 · 6 hrs

      Regulatory foundations and capsules

      USP 〈795〉 and 〈800〉, scope of hazardous-drug handling, NIOSH, PPE, PR Pharmacy Act, DQSA and the 503B Outsourcing Facility category; BUD and packing-statistics math, with a hands-on slow-release capsule lab of 100 units.

    2. Day 2 · 6 hrs

      Suppositories, oral liquids, and dermatology

      Suppository BUD and formulation, oral suspensions with dispensing math, topical conditions (acne, psoriasis, melasma, alopecia), pediatric cases, and pain-management preparations (analgesic creams and combinations).

    3. Day 3 · 6 hrs

      Topical hormones, veterinary, and regulation

      BHRT (Bi-est, testosterone), the Topi-Click system, penetration enhancers, shortage and excipient-allergy exceptions, 503A vs 503B distinctions, and veterinary compounding.

    Includes

    • Supervised hands-on workshop
    • Small-group format
    • Materials provided
    • Lunch included

    CE Credit

    18 contact hours · 1.8 CEUs · Knowledge-based, Level 1 · ACPE Provider 0151 via Colegio de Farmacéuticos de Puerto Rico

    Duration 18 h · 3 days

    Next cohort June 2026

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