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Superpotent Drugs

Meaning

Superpotent Drugs, in the context of pharmacy compounding and manufacturing, are defined as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that have a therapeutic daily dose of 10 milligrams or less, or a potency that necessitates special handling precautions due to the significant risk of adverse effects from even minimal exposure. This classification is critical for risk management, as these agents, which often include potent hormones and certain peptides, require stringent environmental controls during preparation. The high potency means that slight errors in measurement or cross-contamination can lead to severe clinical consequences for the patient or the compounding personnel.