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Nonsterile Compounding

Meaning

Nonsterile compounding involves the preparation of customized pharmaceutical products in an environment where stringent aseptic conditions are not mandated, as the final product is not intended for sterile routes of administration like intravenous injection. This process focuses on creating medications for oral ingestion, topical application, or rectal insertion, adapting formulations to meet specific patient needs. It distinguishes itself from sterile compounding by the reduced requirement for environmental controls regarding microbial load, while still upholding high standards of quality and patient safety.