What to Ask About a Compounding Pharmacy's Quality Testing

Every compounded sterile preparation starts with a prescription and ends with a patient. What happens in between is where a pharmacy's quality standards show.

Potency. Potency testing confirms a preparation contains the amount of active ingredient on the label. Ask whether it's done in-house or by an independent lab, and how often.

Sterility. Sterility testing checks that a preparation is free of microbial contamination. Ask how lots are sampled and what happens if a test fails.

Endotoxin. Endotoxin testing screens for bacterial byproducts that can cause reactions even when no live bacteria are present. Ask how often it's run.

Questions worth asking any partner.

• Is testing performed by an independent lab?

• Can the pharmacy walk you through its testing process?

• How are results documented?

• Who do you contact with a quality question?

At ReShape Rx, every lot is held to rigorous standards for potency, sterility, and endotoxin, verified by independent third-party testing. Contact our pharmacy to learn how we work.

Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. They are prepared for individual patients pursuant to a valid prescription from a licensed practitioner.