Course opens: 
10/21/2020

Debunking Myths: Quality Assurance in Sterile Compounded Medications vs. Commercial Drugs (Live Webinar)

April 10, 2025

Overview

This session will explore how compounders can adopt testing practices similar to those used in big pharma to ensure product quality. Experts will discuss methods for rigorous sterility, potency, and endotoxin testing that align with the high standards of pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Attendees will gain insight into advanced testing technologies, validation processes, and quality systems that compounders can leverage to produce consistent, high-quality products. Join us to learn how adopting these practices can elevate the quality of compounded medications, dispel misconceptions, and enhance patient confidence in personalized therapies.


Pricing

 

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Webinar Registration Fees
APC Membership TypePrice (USD)
Pharmacist Member$55.00
Pharmacy Technician or Student Member$35.00
Non-member$75.00

Please note: APC Members will be able to select their discounted pricing at checkout.


 

Intended audience

    • Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians

    Learning Objectives

    Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians

    1. Recognize key testing methods used in big pharma and how they can be adopted by compounders to ensure product quality and consistency
    2. Explore validation processes and quality systems and how they can be implemented to enhance the reliability of compounded medications
    3. Identify misconceptions to improve patient confidence with compounded therapies

    Hardware/software requirements

    We will be using Zoom for this webinar - full system requirements can be found here. You can download the Zoom client here.

    Web browser
    • Windows: Internet Explorer 11+, Edge 12+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+
    • macOS: Safari 7+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+
    • Linux: Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+

    Internet connection

    • ~600kbps (down) for high-quality video
    • ~1.2-1.8Mbps (down) for 720p HD video 
    • ~2-3Mbps (down) for 1080p HD video

    Misc

    • Speakers – built-in, USB plug-in, or wireless Bluetooth

    Hardware

     MinimumRecommended
    ProcessorSingle-core 1Ghz or higherDual-core 2Ghz or higher (Intel i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent)
    RAMN/A4 GB

     


    COPYRIGHT

    This webinar is Copyright © Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding 2024.

    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 0.10 CEU (ACPE)
    • 1.00 Contact Hours
    Event starts: 
    04/10/2025 - 2:00pm
    Event ends: 
    04/10/2025 - 3:00pm
    Price:
    $75.00
    Ross Caputo, PhD

    Dr. Caputo earned his Ph.D. in Microbiology Physiology and Immunology from Miami University in 1976 and has over 30 years of experience in the FDA-regulated pharmaceutical industry on sterilization research and aseptic processing on process optimization and control.

    He has authored more than 50 publications and owns 15 patents all related to infection control, sterilization processes, and the production of sterile product.

    Throughout his career, Dr. Caputo has been an active participant and committee member of organizations such as AAMI/ISO and PDA, which are charged with the development of standards for regulated marketplace.

    This activity is eligible for ACPE credit; see final CPE activity announcement for specific details.

    Please note: APC Members will be able to select their discounted pricing at checkout.

    APC Members benefit from discounted pricing.
    Not a member? Click here to learn more!
    Webinar Registration Fees
    APC Membership TypePrice (USD)
    Pharmacist Member$55.00
    Pharmacy Technician or Student Member$35.00
    Non-member$75.00

    By registering for this Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding (APC) webinar, you confirm that your information, including contact information, will be shared with APC for direct marketing purposes.


    CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

    There are no refunds, returns or transfers upon purchase of the webinar.

    Price

    Price:
    $75.00
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    Course expires: 
    12/31/2029