Navigating USP 800

Practical guidance and resources to help community pharmacies manage hazardous drugs, strengthen safety practices, and build a compliant USP 800 program.

Handling Hazardous Drugs in Community Pharmacy

Community pharmacies may handle medications classified as hazardous drugs as part of their everyday operations. Identifying these medications and establishing appropriate handling procedures are important steps toward protecting employees and maintaining a compliant pharmacy environment.

USP 800 compliance can involve policies, risk assessments, staff training, personal protective equipment, and workflow considerations. Rx Audit Shield helps community pharmacies organize these requirements into a practical program designed around their individual operations.

Our USP 800 resources help pharmacies establish appropriate processes, document responsibilities, educate staff, and maintain safer practices when receiving, storing, dispensing, or otherwise handling hazardous drugs.

Customized USP 800 Policy & Procedure Manual

Create a practical policy framework designed around your pharmacy’s workflow and hazardous drug responsibilities.

  • Guidelines for proper hazardous drug handling
  • Clearly defined staff responsibilities
  • Recommended safety practices
  • Storage and dispensing procedures
  • Policies for NIOSH-classified hazardous drugs

Easy-to-Create Hazardous Drug Assessments of Risk

Evaluate hazardous drugs in your pharmacy and establish appropriate handling requirements based on your operations and individual circumstances.

  • Review applicable hazardous drugs in inventory
  • Tailor assessments to your pharmacy
  • Apply appropriate handling requirements
  • Evaluate drug-specific considerations
  • Consider packaging and manipulation
  • Establish appropriate PPE requirements

Get Prepared for USP 800 Standards

Build your pharmacy’s USP 800 program with practical resources and guidance designed to help organize compliance requirements efficiently.

Clear processes, documented responsibilities, and staff awareness can help your pharmacy establish a stronger hazardous drug safety program.

Annual USP 800 Training for Staff

Provide pharmacy employees with focused education on hazardous drug handling, safety practices, personal protective equipment, and their responsibilities within your USP 800 program.

USP 800 Program Guide

  • Designed to support pharmacy management
  • Helps identify key program requirements
  • Provides practical steps for implementation
  • Reviews important hazardous drug safety considerations
  • Helps organize ongoing compliance activities

Hazardous Drug Safety Officer Designation

Establish clear responsibility for overseeing your pharmacy’s hazardous drug safety program, coordinating implementation, reviewing procedures, and helping ensure established USP 800 practices are maintained.

Reduce Your Liability

Strengthen hazardous drug handling practices while supporting employee safety. A structured USP 800 program can help your pharmacy identify potential risks, establish consistent procedures, and maintain appropriate documentation.