CSTDs and small volume preparations

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Mon, 10/05/2015 - 11:15
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Rosemary Duncan
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CSTDs and small volume preparations

For those health systems using closed-system transfer devices (CSTDs), how do you prepare products requiring a small volume (less than 1 mL) of drug? We are evaluating our current processes for preparing tacrolimus. Also, how do you handle products only available in ampules given exposure occurs when opening the ampule?

I would appreciate your response. I will collate the results and send to those who are interested.

Thank you!

Rosemary Call, PharmD, BCPS
Medication Safety Officer, Med/Surg
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Department of Pharmacy Services
1800 Orleans Avenue, Zayed 7000W
Baltimore, MD 21287
Office: (443) 287-6850
PING/cell: (228) 697-8496
Email: rcall1@jhmi.edu

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