Advancing industry standards
Anhydrous bases
and USP <795>
Under USP <795>, a non-sterile compounded preparation using a base with a water activity less than 0.60 (anhydrous) allows for default BUDs. If using an anhydrous base, USP <795> permits a default BUD assignment of 90 days for oral liquids and 180 days for other forms. Explore our comprehensive offering of anhydrous bases to support diverse healthcare niches and unique patient requirements.
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Our commitment to excellence in research and testing
Delivering quality through extensive third-party testing
Medisca leads the industry with over 80 stability-indicating studies conducted through third-party institutions. These studies, including rigorous antimicrobial effectiveness testing compliant with USP <51>, support the reliability of our anhydrous bases.
Understanding water activity's role in compounded non-sterile preparations
Explore our whitepaper to learn how USP <795> influences BUDs and the impact of water activity on the stability of non-sterile compounded preparations.
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With over 10,000 non-sterile and sterile formulas, calculation templates, detailed preparatory steps, ingredient sensitivities, auxiliary labels, references, and more, Medisca formulas set the standard for quality and best practices.Are your SOPs
up-to-date?
With the implementation of USP <795>, SOPs are now mandated with more stringent documentation requirements. These include the documentation of personnel training, equipment records, release testing, complaints, and adverse events. Explore our comprehensive list of over 150 sterile and non-sterile SOP templates to support your USP compliance.
Are you compounding
in a hood?
According to USP <795>, any component of a compounded preparation not prepared in a hood must be evaluated for its potential to generate airborne chemical particles to reduce the potential exposure to personnel or contamination of the facility.
Explore our comprehensive offering of powder containment hoods to support your USP <795> compliance.
LP3 Network
educational offerings
Our educational programs ensure pharmacists have the expertise and resources to comply with USP <795>, USP <800>, safety data sheets, certificates of analysis, and facility SOPs while mastering hand hygiene, garbing, mixing, and proper equipment use.
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"Being a partner with Medisca has been such a fulfilling experience. Having quick access to their experienced team’s compounding knowledge has been invaluable for developing formulas, creating and updating SOPs, and inquiring about the newest technology and equipment."
Christian Stella
PharmD, ABAAHP, FAAMM Pharmacist and CEO