01.CS2.E4

• Element 4

  Optimizes packaging and labeling of compounded products
• PC 4.1


  The pharmacist shall prepare legible, comprehensible and complete product labels in accordance with regulatory requirements and professional conventions
• EVIDENCE 4.1


  Generates accurate, unambiguous and complete labels consistent with the details of the documentation, and consistent with regulatory requirements and professional conventions
• PC 4.2


  The pharmacist shall provide information about the compounded product, including stability, storage and expiry date
• EVIDENCE 4.2


  Provides the client/patient with instructions on how to use the compounded product, duration of treatment, specific storage and handling requirements, and appropriate disposal
• PC 4.3


  The pharmacist shall apply labels to prepared products in such a manner that promotes stability, and correct storage and use.
• EVIDENCE 4.3


  Provides supplementary or ancillary labels, when necessary
• PC 4.4


  The pharmacist shall choose packaging materials for compounded products to promote safe use and address factors, which may compromise product stability.
• EVIDENCE 4.4

  Selects an appropriate container for the product to address factors known to impact on product stability and shelf-life