Question

which of the following information should a pharmacy technician include on the compounding record for a nonsterile compound?

dosage instructions
prescriber information
date of compounding
stability information

Explanation:

Identify compounding record requirements

Using the USP 795 Regulations and Nonsterile Compounding knowledge points

Under USP Chapter 795, a compounding record (CR) must document the specific details of how a nonsterile preparation was made to ensure traceability and quality control.

Evaluate the options

Using the USP 795 Regulations knowledge point

• Dosage instructions and Prescriber information are typically found on the prescription label and patient profile rather than the internal compounding record.
• Stability information is generally part of the Master Formulation Record (MFR) rather than the individual batch compounding record.
• Date of compounding is a mandatory element of the compounding record to document exactly when the specific batch was prepared.

Answer:

• Dosage instructions
• Prescriber information
• Date of compounding (Correct answer)
• Stability information