Simulation of compounding an order should include the following:

Assemble equipment and/or supplies necessary for compounding the prescription or medication order in accordance with United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary (USP-NF) standards.
Demonstrate the proper use of all equipment needed to compound the prescription or medication order.
Perform the calculations required for usual dosage determinations and preparation of compounded IV admixtures.
Compound medications (e.g., ointments, reconstituted antibiotic suspensions) for dispensing according to prescription formula or instructions.
Prepare sterile products.
Simulate preparation of chemotherapy.
Record preparation and/or ingredients of medications (e.g., lot number, control number, expiration date).
Keep all medication containers and supply packages together for the final check by the pharmacist.
Dispose of all waste items in accordance with safety standards.

Code of Virginia Statutes Related to Pharmacy Technicians

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

Virginia Administrative Code Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy

18VAC110-20-411 — General Requirements
18VAC110-20-412 — Policy and Procedure Manual
18VAC110-20-413 — Physical and equipment requirements for pharmacies preparing sterile products
18VAC110-20-414 — Labeling requirements
18VAC110-20-415 — Quality Assurance
18VAC110-20-416 — Regulations for Sterile Compounding

Process/Skill Questions:

What is the logic of each step in the procedure for cleaning a laminar flow biological safety cabinet?
What does the term calibration mean as it refers to equipment commonly used in pharmacy practice?
Why is documentation important in compounding?
Why are storage and stability information important when compounding a product?
What are USP compounding standards?
What are the definitions for TPN, TPA, IVPB, IV, and LVP? What are piggybacks?
- Total Parenteral Nutrition
- Tissue Plasminogen Activator
- Intravenous piggyback
- Large Volume Parenteral