Placement of IV Label on Compounded IVPB Products

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Wed, 06/04/2025 - 10:05

Harriet Kusi

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Placement of IV Label on Compounded IVPB Products

Hi Everyone,

I'm reaching out with a question raised by our IV team regarding the placement of labels on compounded IVPB products.

Specifically, where do you place the IV label—on the front or the back of the bag? If placed on the front, does the label cover the name of the diluent? Currently, our practice is inconsistent—some technicians place the label on the front of the IVPB, while others apply it to the back. When placed on the front, the label sometimes covers the name of the diluent, which has led to questions about whether this is preferred or should be avoided.

I would appreciate your input on current practices and any recommendations on label placement, particularly whether covering the diluent name is considered best practice.

Thanks,
Harriet

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