Compounding for the Veterinary Patient | 6-hour ACPE-accredited home study

Taisha Cunningham2026-07-15T08:40:36-05:00July 15th, 2026|Categories: Continuing Education, compounding, Home Study, Pharmaceutical Training, Pharmacy Practice, USP 795, Veterinary Compounding|Tags: animal drug compounding, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Student Pharmacists, USP 795, Veterinary Compounding, veterinary dosage forms, veterinary medicine, veterinary pharmacology, veterinary pharmacy, veterinary regulations, veterinary toxicology|

Compounding for the Veterinary Patient is a 6-hour ACPE-accredited home study designed for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who want to strengthen their knowledge of veterinary compounding. This self-paced program explores the regulatory, clinical, and practical considerations involved in preparing customized medications for animal patients while supporting safe and compliant pharmacy practice.

Participants will review veterinary compounding regulations, extra-label drug use, office-use compounding, patient-specific prescription requirements, and current FDA guidance affecting veterinary pharmacy practice. The program also examines USP General Chapter <795>, including personnel training, documentation, quality assurance, quality control, beyond-use dating, and facility requirements for nonsterile compounding.

Additional modules focus on veterinary dosage forms, pharmaceutical calculations, flavoring strategies, veterinary pharmacology, species-specific therapeutic considerations, toxicology, and practical compounding techniques used to improve medication administration and patient compliance. Participants will also explore commonly compounded veterinary medications, specialized compounding vehicles, and real-world examples that support individualized treatment across a variety of animal species.

Whether you are new to veterinary compounding or looking to expand your expertise, this home study provides practical knowledge that can be applied immediately in pharmacy practice.

Q: Who should complete this home study?
Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, student pharmacists, and pharmacy professionals interested in veterinary compounding, USP <795>, nonsterile compounding, and medication safety for animal patients.

Q: Will I earn CE credit?
Yes. This activity provides 6 contact hours (0.6 CEU) of ACPE-accredited continuing education for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

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Expand your veterinary compounding knowledge with this flexible home study covering regulations, USP <795>, pharmacology, dosage forms, and medication safety.

What participants said:

“The material was comprehensive and easy to understand.”
“Thorough review of the history of regulations and how this shaped compounding regulations.”
“Excellent presentation. Clear explanations, practical examples, and useful information on veterinary compounding and dosage forms.”

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Note: It is not necessary to create a Lecture Panda account to register for this home study.

The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACA has accredited this knowledge-based program for 6 contact hours (0.6 CEU) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Fundamental Compounding with Pharmacy Law | November 5-7, 2026

Taisha Cunningham2026-07-07T11:08:40-05:00July 7th, 2026|Categories: Continuing Education, compounding, compounding training, Hazardous drug handling, Pharmacy Law, Pharmacy Practice, Regulatory Issues, USP 795|Tags: capsules, compounding calculations, compounding compliance, compounding training, dosage forms, hazardous drug handling, nonsterile compounding, Pharmacists, pharmacy law, pharmacy practice, Pharmacy Technicians, Student Pharmacists, suppositories, topicals, USP 795|

Fundamental Compounding with Pharmacy Law is a live, multi-day compounding course designed for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy professionals seeking a strong foundation in both compounding practices and regulatory compliance. This course integrates compounding principles with pharmacy law to support safe, compliant, and high-quality compounding operations.

Participants will review the regulatory framework governing pharmacy compounding, including applicable federal and state considerations and key United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards. Emphasis is placed on documentation, quality assurance, policies and procedures, and compliance requirements essential to day-to-day compounding practice.

The course includes instruction and hands-on training in common nonsterile dosage forms, such as capsules, molded dosage forms, and topical preparations. Participants will learn proper techniques, equipment use, quality control measures, and best practices to support consistency and patient safety.

A dedicated session on hazardous drug handling addresses requirements for facilities, engineering controls, PPE, and personnel training, with alignment to applicable USP standards and safety expectations.

This program combines didactic instruction and application-based learning to reinforce compounding knowledge, regulatory awareness, and practical skills in a structured, in-person environment.

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Strengthen your foundation in compounding and pharmacy law through this practical, live training. Registration is below.

What attendees said:

“The ACA Fundamentals of Compounding Course was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my pharmacy. The small, hands-on setting, focus on USP 795/800, and opportunity to network with both new and experienced compounders made it invaluable. Highly recommend!”
“The instructor effectively highlighted important topics and used real-world examples to support learning. The small class size made it easy to ask questions and have open discussions.”
“The class was great. The networking with other pharmacists from different areas was great. I was immediately able to take the knowledge learned and apply it in my store.”

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The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACA has accredited this knowledge/application-based certificate program for 21 contact hours (2.1 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Nonsterile Compounding Home Study | 11-Hour PTCB-Recognized CE

Taisha Cunningham2026-03-19T14:35:11-05:00August 20th, 2025|Categories: Continuing Education, compounding, Home Study, Pharmaceutical Training, Pharmacy Law, Pharmacy Practice, Regulatory Issues, USP 795|Tags: beyond-use dating, capsules, compounding pharmacy, compounding records, hazardous drug handling, master formulation record, nonsterile compounding, pharmaceutical calculations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, quality assurance, solutions and suspensions, SOPs, suppositories, tablet triturates, Topical Preparations, transdermal compounding, USP 795|

This knowledge-based, enduring home study is designed for compounding pharmacists and pharmacy technicians seeking a comprehensive foundation in nonsterile compounding practices. The program provides a broad overview of nonsterile compounding, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, standards, dosage forms, and pharmaceutical calculations essential to safe and effective compounding.

Participants will review the regulatory landscape governing nonsterile compounding, including applicable federal and state considerations and key United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards, with emphasis on USP <795>. The program also addresses the roles and responsibilities of compounding personnel, facility and equipment requirements, documentation, quality assurance, and patient safety considerations.

The curriculum includes in-depth discussions of the most common nonsterile dosage forms prepared by compounders, such as solutions, suspensions, topical preparations, capsules, suppositories, transdermal preparations, and tablet triturates. Each section explores formulation principles, preparation techniques, and quality control measures relevant to practice.

A dedicated pharmaceutical calculations module provides detailed explanations and practical examples to help learners develop proficiency in calculations commonly used in compounding. This module serves as a guide to reinforce accuracy, consistency, and confidence in compounding calculations.

This 11-hour knowledge-based home study is a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program, ensuring a quality and standardized learning experience for pharmacy technicians. The program is offered in a self-paced format, allowing learners to complete the material on their own schedule.

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Build a strong foundation in nonsterile compounding and strengthen your skills in compliance, dosage forms, and pharmaceutical calculations. Registration is below.

What participants said:

“Covered all of the material in an effective manner.”
“Several topics were covered in detail.”
“I could complete the program at my own pace, which allowed me to take the time needed to fully process and understand the material.”

Note: It is not necessary to create a Lecture Panda account to register for this home study.

The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACA has accredited this knowledge-based program for 11 contact hours (1.1 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Registration is below

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