Northwest Compounders Director of Sterile Operations Achieves Board Certification in Sterile Compounding
Northwest Compounders is excited to highlight a recent achievement of our Director of Sterile Operations, Sam Llona, PharmD, BCSCP. Sam was just awarded a board certification in sterile compounding from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties. Achieving board certification in sterile compounding signifies a commitment to excellence and proficiency in this vital healthcare discipline. The meticulous […]
Compounded Semaglutide and Tirzepatide: What Patients Should Know
For the past year or more, public interest in a group of medications called GLP-1 agonists or “Glucagon-like Peptide-1 agonists” has reached an incredible level. Discussions about Semaglutide (brand names Ozempic®, Wegovy® and Rybelsus®) and Tirzepatide (brand names Mounjaro® and Zepbound®) continue to circulate between family members and friends but also on TV, social media, […]
Northwest Compounders Achieves PCAB Accreditation
As of June 2023, Northwest Compounders is officially accredited by the Accreditation Commission of Health Care (ACHC) for sterile and non-sterile compounding under their PCAB (Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board) program.
The FDA’s GFI #256 Implementation Date is Approaching, Here is What You Need to Know
We have been closely monitoring the development of GFI #256 since its announcement last year and would like to provide all of our partners with an up-to-date overview of what this means for the veterinary industry.
A Critical Update on the FDA’s GFI #256: Compounding Animal Drugs from Bulk Drug Substances
A new draft guidance from the FDA that would shape the way compounded medicines are produced and prescribed for animals hit the stage back in 2019.
Northwest Compounders Accelerates Growth with Major New Production Facility
The state-of-the-art facility features a 5,000-square-foot compounding lab that will enable the company to significantly expand operations.
Not Just an Ordinary Pharmacy Student Internship: Northwest Compounders’ Pharmacy Student Internship Program
We are grateful for the opportunity to educate the next generation of pharmacists in compounding.
Quality in the Compounding Industry: A Deep Dive Into What Quality Actually Means and How to Achieve It
Compounding pharmacies all over the U.S. claim to offer high quality products, but what does “high quality” truly mean and why is it significant?
The Veterinary Technician’s Guide to Compounding
Vet techs play a vital role in veterinary medicine and also serve as a critical medium between veterinarians and compounding pharmacies.
Preparing for the Implementation of the FDA’s Ground Shaking New Requirements for Compounded Pet Medications
The niche market of veterinary compounding has largely remained undisturbed, until now.