Pharmaceutical compounding plays a vital role in personalized medicine, allowing pharmacists to prepare customized medications tailored to the unique needs of patients. As the demand for specialized therapies grows, advanced compounding techniques are essential to ensure safety, efficacy, and compliance with global quality standards. This training course provides participants with practical expertise in sterile and non-sterile compounding, aseptic techniques, hazardous drug handling, and quality assurance systems critical to modern pharmacy practice.

The program blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on applications, focusing on regulatory frameworks, risk management, documentation, and innovative compounding technologies. Participants will gain insights into the preparation of complex formulations, implementation of Good Compounding Practices (GCP), and design of effective quality control protocols. By the end of the course, attendees will be well-prepared to advance their compounding skills, ensure medication safety, and enhance patient-centered pharmaceutical care.

Duration: 10 Days

Target Audience

• Hospital and clinical pharmacists
• Community pharmacists involved in compounding
• Compounding pharmacy technicians
• Quality assurance and regulatory officers
• Pharmacy educators and researchers
• Postgraduate pharmacy students
• Pharmacists in oncology and critical care units
• Professionals handling hazardous drugs
• Healthcare administrators overseeing pharmacy operations
• Consultants in pharmaceutical compounding and quality systems

Objectives

• Understand advanced principles of pharmaceutical compounding
• Strengthen skills in sterile and non-sterile compounding techniques
• Apply aseptic practices to enhance medication safety
• Learn hazardous drug handling and safety measures
• Implement Good Compounding Practices (GCP)
• Develop quality assurance systems for compounding pharmacies
• Explore innovative technologies in compounding
• Study global regulations and compliance requirements
• Analyze case studies in compounding errors and solutions
• Build institutional capacity for advanced compounding services

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Pharmaceutical Compounding

• Definition and scope of compounding
• Role of compounding in personalized medicine
• Types of compounded formulations
• Benefits and challenges of compounding
• Global perspectives

Module 2: Regulatory Frameworks in Compounding

• National and international compounding standards
• USP <795>, <797>, and <800> guidelines
• Legal and ethical considerations
• Compliance with Good Compounding Practices
• Case examples

Module 3: Fundamentals of Non-Sterile Compounding

• Techniques in non-sterile preparations
• Oral dosage form compounding
• Topical and transdermal preparations
• Pediatric and geriatric formulations
• Documentation requirements

Module 4: Sterile Compounding Techniques

• Principles of sterile preparation
• Aseptic handling procedures
• Compounding injectables and ophthalmic products
• Sterile compounding facilities and equipment
• Quality control in sterile compounding

Module 5: Hazardous Drug Compounding

• Risks associated with hazardous drugs
• Safety protocols and handling procedures
• Protective equipment and facilities
• Storage and disposal requirements
• Case examples in oncology pharmacy

Module 6: Aseptic Techniques and Cleanroom Practices

• Designing cleanroom environments
• Environmental monitoring requirements
• Proper gowning and hand hygiene
• Laminar airflow workbenches
• Case studies of contamination control

Module 7: Advanced Formulation Techniques

• Compounding modified-release preparations
• Liposomal and nanoparticle-based formulations
• Hormone replacement therapies
• Veterinary compounding applications
• Case studies in advanced compounding

Module 8: Documentation and Recordkeeping in Compounding

• Importance of accurate records
• Prescription validation processes
• Compounding logs and batch records
• Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Auditing and inspection readiness

Module 9: Risk Management in Compounding

• Identifying risks in compounding practice
• Risk assessment frameworks
• Mitigation strategies for compounding errors
• Tools for monitoring risks
• Real-world examples

Module 10: Quality Assurance in Compounding

• Building quality assurance frameworks
• Testing for potency and purity
• Microbiological quality control
• Internal audits and continuous improvement
• Global standards in QA

Module 11: Compounding Errors and Prevention Strategies

• Common compounding errors and their causes
• Tools for error detection
• Corrective and preventive actions
• Role of training in error reduction
• Case studies in error prevention

Module 12: Technology in Compounding Practice

• Role of automation in compounding
• Computerized order entry systems
• Robotics in sterile compounding
• Digital monitoring tools
• Future of compounding technology

Module 13: Clinical Applications of Compounding

• Compounding in oncology care
• Pain management formulations
• Dermatological applications
• Pediatric and neonatal compounding
• Role in rare and orphan diseases

Module 14: Education and Training in Compounding

• Building professional capacity
• Training models for pharmacists and technicians
• Incorporating compounding into curricula
• Continuous professional development
• International training models

Module 15: Case Studies in Advanced Compounding

• Success stories in hospital compounding units
• Lessons from regulatory non-compliance
• Innovations in veterinary compounding
• Failures and lessons learned
• Peer-reviewed group discussions

Module 16: Future of Compounding and Quality Assurance

• Trends shaping compounding practice
• Personalized and precision compounding
• AI and digital health in compounding
• Expanding role of pharmacists in compounding
• Preparing for next-generation compounding services

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.