Sterile Terms

Aseptic technique is the effort taken to keep patients as free from micro-organisms as possible. Medical or clean asepsis reduces the number of organisms and prevents their spread.
USP 797 refers to chapter 797 "Pharmaceutical Compounding – Sterile Preparations," in the USP National Formulary. It is the first set of enforceable sterile compounding standards issued by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). USP 797 describes the guidelines, procedures and compliance requirements for compounding sterile preparations and sets the standards that apply to all settings in which sterile preparations are compounded.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are precautionary items used to prevent the spread of micro-organisms.
  • Gloves
  • Gown
  • Mask
  • Bonnet

Sterile Compounding

ScriptWorks' Class 1000 Cleanroom and highly trained pharmacists allows us to provide sterile compounding at its highest level. Our state-of-the-art Clean Room allows us the ability to offer a variety of customized sterile medications. ScriptWorks staff includes pharmacists who have become certified in Aseptic Technique. This extensive training has been performed to provide our customers with the assurance that their safety is our utmost concern.

How We Work

Sterile Compounding Examples

  • Injectables
  • Ophthalmics (eye drops & ointments)
  • Inhalation Therapy

Quality Assurance

ScriptWorks' Quality Assurance program is at the core of our practice. Our Standard Operating Procedures and documentation, carefully define and monitor the entire compounding process, with the aim of identifying and eliminating any variances. Ingredient selection, raw product testing, in-process testing, product sterility testing, and potency and stability testing all contribute to the quality, safety of our compounds.

We comply with the standards described in the California Code of Regulations related to Pharmacy Law as defined by the California Board of Pharmacy, which is one of the most strict in the country.

USP 797

ScriptWorks skillfully and carefully follows the guidelines outlined by the United States Pharmacopeia's (USP) chapter 797 for the compounding of sterile pharmaceutical preparations.

Following these guidelines, ScriptWorks:

  • Tests finished products - in-house testing & independent laboratory testing
  • Monitors the clean room with environmental microbiology sampling
  • Monitors the particle count of the clean room's sterile environment
  • Follows proper cleaning and maintenance routines
  • Routinely has outside party certification of its laminar flow hood
  • Routinely tests pharmacy staff on their sterile technique
  • Has personnel properly groom and gown before entering critical sterile compounding areas