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USP Chapter 800

Meaning

USP Chapter 800, formally titled “Hazardous Drugs—Handling in Healthcare Settings,” is a comprehensive set of legally enforceable standards issued by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) designed to protect healthcare personnel, patients, and the environment from the risks associated with handling hazardous drugs, including many potent hormonal compounds. It mandates specific engineering controls, stringent administrative procedures, and required personnel protective equipment for the compounding, dispensing, administering, and disposing of these agents. Adherence to this chapter is a critical regulatory requirement for patient and staff safety in compounding pharmacies and clinical settings handling hormonal therapies.