Pearls of Wisdom: Nonsterile Compounding for Women's Health

Activity Description:
Oftentimes, commercially available products, not designed for vaginal use, are prescribed for patients for vaginal use. The vaginal mucosa is a sensitive and delicate area that requires specialized preparations designed for vaginal use. Inert ingredients, preservatives, bases used, and pH must all be taken into account with medications that are prescribed for vaginal use. There is a need for training on what is appropriate for vaginal use, especially when it comes to nonsterile compounding.

At the completion of this activity, the pharmacists will be able to:
1. Define compounding terms and equipment used in compounding vaginal preparations.
2. Identify requirements for compounding vaginal preparations based on anatomy and physiology.
3. Determine appropriate excipients and additives for vaginal use compounded preparations.

At the completion of this activity, the technicians will be able to:
1. Define compounding terms and equipment used in compounding vaginal preparations.
2. Identify requirements for compounding vaginal preparations based on anatomy and physiology.
3. List appropriate excipients and additives for vaginal use compounded preparations.

Texas Pharmacy Association (154) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Continuing education will be provided to participants who completed all course requirements.
ACPE 0154-0000-25-003-H07-P
ACPE 0154-0000-25-003-H07-T
1 Contact Hour (0.1 CEU)
Knowledge-based