Course opens: 
10/21/2020

Significant Differences in Personalized Medicine Compounding (Live Webinar)

May 21, 2026

Overview

This session examines the regulatory framework and clinical considerations surrounding patient-specific compounding when commercially available drugs exist. Through a review of FDCA §503A, pertinent FDA guidance, and USP standards paired with clinical case examples, attendees will explore how practitioners determine whether a compounded preparation may produce a significant difference for an individual patient.


Pricing

 

APC Members benefit from discounted pricing.
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Webinar Registration Fees
APC Membership TypePrice (USD)
Pharmacist Member$55.00
Pharmacy Technician or Student Member$25.00
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

    1. Review the statutory and regulatory framework governing patient-specific compounding
    2. Describe the evolving regulatory landscape related to compounding when FDA-approved drugs are commercially available
    3. Identify specific patient populations and clinical scenarios forms where a compounded preparation provides a documented clinical advantage over a commercially available product
    4. Analyze clinical case studies to differentiate between "patient preference" and "medical necessity", using clinical rationale to justify the use of a compounded preparation

    Pharmacy Technicians

    1. Review the statutory and regulatory framework governing patient-specific compounding
    2. Describe the evolving regulatory landscape related to compounding when FDA-approved drugs are commercially available
    3. Identify specific patient populations and clinical scenarios forms where a compounded preparation provides a documented clinical advantage over a commercially available product
    4. Analyze clinical case studies to differentiate between "patient preference" and "medical necessity", using clinical rationale to justify the use of a compounded preparation
       

    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 2026.

    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 0.10 CEU (ACPE)
    • 1.00 Contact Hours
    Event starts: 
    05/21/2026 - 2:00pm
    Event ends: 
    05/21/2026 - 3:00pm
    Price:
    $75.00

    Sara Hover, RPh

    Sara Hover joined the PCCA Clinical Services team in June 2013 and was promoted to manager of clinical services in 2021, director in 2023, and senior director in 2025. As a clinical compounding pharmacist for PCCA, she has the opportunity to share her clinical and compounding knowledge with pharmacists across the US and Canada. PCCA has always provided her as a pharmacist/business owner with the tools to succeed. Now, on the other side of the fence, as a PCCA team member, she is honored to continue this superior service to other PCCA members. Sara loves educating pharmacists and physicians on a variety of topics, including women’s health, hormone replacement therapy, and compounding options to improve patients’ lives and health span.

    She spent 20 years practicing pharmacy as a PCCA member, including 10 years as a pharmacy owner. She learned a lot about pharmacy and compounding from her earlier experiences and about starting and running a business from her latter experience. She started Creative Compounds in Prosper, TX, an independent compounding-only pharmacy focused on women’s health and nutrition, where she surrounded herself with great people, making the pharmacy a success.

    Sara obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas at Austin in 1994. She obtained a fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Functional Medicine in 2015. She is a wife and proud mother of 3 children, all grown or almost grown, with a couple still on the payroll. 2024 was a big year for Sara, as she became a grandmother.
     

    Amy Summers, PharmD, BCSCP, FAPC

    Amy Summers is a nationally recognized authority in pharmacy compounding and 503B outsourcing operations. She advises 503A pharmacies, FDA-registered 503B facilities, and GMP regulated life-science organizations on building compliant, scalable, inspection-ready operations in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

    Maintaining an active national portfolio across dozens of engagements each month, she supports start-ups, expansions, regulatory remediation, and enterprise-level operational transformation. A former Pharmacist-in-Charge, Director of Operations, and Managing Director of a 503B outsourcing facility, Dr. Summers brings executive-level insight into USP compliance, FDA inspection readiness, quality systems design, and risk mitigation. She works with privately held companies, PE-backed platforms, publicly traded organizations, hospitals, universities, and life science innovators seeking strategic, leadership-level guidance.

    PHARMACISTS & PHARMACY TECHNICIANS

    This CE Activity is accredited for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) through CPE Consultants, LLC.

    Total CPE Credits: 1 CPE Hour = 0.1 CEUs

    TypeKnowledge-based
    UAN0864-9999-26-022-L07-P/T
    Credits1 CPE Hour = 0.1 CEUs
    Release DateMay 21, 2026
    Expiration DateMay 21, 2029

    COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

    1. Attend the live webinar in full (login and logout times will be recorded).
    2. Complete a learning assessment (minimum 80% passing grade, two attempts permitted) within 14 days.
    3. Submit a completed live event evaluation form online within 14 days.

    When the aforementioned steps have been completed and approved:

    • Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians registered in the United States will obtain a statement of completed credits on their NABP e-Profile within 60 days.
    • Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians registered elsewhere will receive an automated email from LP3 Network advising that they can download a statement of participation.
    • All participants will receive an automated email from LP3 Network advising that they can download the LP3 Network certificate of completion.
    accreditorCPE Consultants, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

    International participants should verify with their respective governing board for accreditation equivalency.

    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$25.00
    Non-member$75.00

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    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: 
    12/31/2031