OFD 2025: Evolving Standards for Compounding and Safe Drug Handling: Compliance and Culture

As practices evolve, so do the standards that safeguard both patients and pharmacy teams. This presentation explores the latest updates from the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) and other standard-setting organizations, moving beyond compliance to cultivate a culture of safety and accountability. Participants will be empowered to not just comply with standards, but embed practices that create environments where instinctive, continuous improvement balances patient care and worker protection.  
 
Learning objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Explore the latest updates to compounding and hazardous drug handling standards
2. Discuss the responsibilities of pharmacy teams, and common challenges faced, when ensuring compliance
3. Examine how updated standards reshape pharmacy practice and workflows
4. Develop a plan to evaluate current practices against updated NAPRA requirements to identify areas for improvement