Simulated compounding shall be conducted in a lab setting with lab materials (e.g., inert products) and include

assembling and maintaining equipment, lab materials (e.g., inert products), and procedures needed for compounding items of medication
following standard pharmacy procedures for bulk compounding, including verifying, packaging, and labeling
identifying sterile vs. non-sterile preparation procedures
storing the completed compounded product
recording information as required by state or federal laws and/or manufacturer
following USP standards and state and federal regulations.

Code of Virginia Statutes Related to Pharmacy Technicians

Va. Code §54.1-3410.2 — Compounding; pharmacists’ authority to compound under certain conditions; labeling and record maintenance requirements

Process/Skill Questions:

What are the procedures used to compound medications?
Why is it important to document the preparation of all bulk, unit dose, and special doses of medications prepared for immediate use or in anticipation of future use?
Why is it critical to use an aseptic technique in compounding certain medication orders?
What laws, regulations, and policies govern the area/equipment used when compounding sterile and non-sterile medications?