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Some important updates regarding quality standards and changes to the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards are coming that may impact your practice.
To give some background, pharmacies in the Revelation Pharma Network follow standard operating procedures that are built around processes developed by USP. While USP is not a regulatory agency and does not carry the force of law, many state boards of pharmacy as well as the FDA recognize USP’s compounding standards as the measure of quality assurance that a compounding pharmacy should follow.
On November 1, 2023, new editions of USP chapters pertaining to nonsterile, sterile, and hazardous drug compounding will become compendially applicable, meaning that they are the most current versions and regulatory agencies may choose to adopt them.
It is important to note that these new editions are not simple modifications but are largely complete re-writes of the current chapters and represent significant
Do you have a fear of needles or of the pain that comes with cosmetic, medical or dental procedures? You are not alone.
For many patients, these fears can lead to anxiety and discomfort. But it doesn’t have to be this way: Application of topical skin numbing formulations before or in place of an injection can help relieve anxiety, minimize pain and improve your experience.
Skin numbing formulations are topical anesthetics that block nerve signals in the body and decrease pain sensations. They are prescribed by your doctor and compounded by your local compounding pharmacy. Prior to a procedure, the compounded formulation can be easily applied directly to the area that needs to be numbed. Typically, they are applied in the office by a trained medical professional. Common procedures that topical numbing formulations can be utilized for include dental cleanings and cosmetic procedures such as hair removal, repeat infusions, tattoo removal, and laser treatments.
