Sterile Product Preparation: Theory and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians is the first Canadian edition for Sterile Preparations and Aseptic Techniques courses part of Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Assistant programs at Canadian colleges and career colleges. Based on Canadian practice, this text provides theory and practice with examples and exercises including the NAPRA competencies for pharmacy technicians.
Beginning with a brief historical development of parenteral products and parenteral therapy including sterile product characteristics and the importance of sterility, components and packing, it then addresses Canada’s regulatory environment and professional requirements, guidelines governing the preparation of sterile products, the importance of and methods for contamination control, design of compounding facilities, personnel involved in preparation, essential equipment and aseptic technique and related activities.
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