APC APC Compounding and Dispensing Practices

Question 1

According to APC standards, which is the most critical step when verifying a compounded preparation before dispensing?

Accepted Answer

Confirming identity, purity, potency, and sterility (for sterile compounds) against the master formula

Answer

APC quality standards require pharmacists to verify that compounded products meet the master formula specifications for identity, purity, potency, and sterility to ensure patient safety.

Question 2

When compounding a sterile preparation, the USP chapter that governs the process in Australian-aligned practice is:

Accepted Answer

USP <797>

Answer

USP <797> establishes standards for sterile pharmaceutical compounding including environmental controls, beyond-use dating, and personnel requirements.

Question 3

A pharmacist receives a prescription for a pediatric oral suspension of a drug not commercially available in liquid form. The FIRST step should be to:

Accepted Answer

Verify the prescription, check a validated compounding formula, and confirm stability data

Answer

APC standards require verification of the prescription and use of a validated formula with documented stability data before compounding any preparation for patient use.

Question 4

Beyond-use dates (BUDs) for compounded preparations are assigned based on:

Accepted Answer

Stability studies, formulation type, and storage conditions per compounding standards

Answer

BUDs must be based on available stability data, the nature of the preparation, and storage conditions as outlined in compounding standards such as USP <795> and <797>.

Question 5

When dispensing a Schedule 8 (controlled) substance in Australia, the pharmacist must:

Accepted Answer

Record the dispensing in the appropriate controlled drugs register and verify the prescription's authenticity

Answer

Schedule 8 substances require mandatory entry in the controlled drugs register and verification of prescription authenticity as part of Australian pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.

(APC) Australian Pharmacy Council Practice Test

(APC) Australian Pharmacy Council Practice Test

APC APC Compounding and Dispensing Practices