The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Convention’s Chapter 800, “Hazardous Drugs — Handling in Healthcare Settings,” goes into effect Dec. 1. The new standards provide detailed specifications for the ...
Exposure to hazardous drugs can have a material impact on the physiology of anyone who comes in contact with the drugs – Patients, providers and material handlers. New USP<800> standards are designed ...
USP <800> provides standards for safe handling of hazardous drugs (HD) to minimize the risk of exposure to healthcare workers, patients, and the environment. But what are the real-world implications ...