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| O'Brien Pharmacy > Sterile Compounding > Practice Overview |
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Practice
Overview When pharmacists Henry O'Brien and Harry Everett opened the doors 40 years ago, two things were inescapable: The need to maintain the tradition of pharmaceutical compounding, and the prerequisite of perfection. Both of these elements are alive and applied today, led by pharmacists Eric Everett, Lisa Everett and Kristy Timmons. Combining this ancient heritage of pharmacy with the technology of the 21st Century, O'Brien Pharmacy has few peers. In fact, O'Brien's is recognized as a national leader in several areas, including ophthalmics and natural hormone replacement. But the best ideas in compounding pharmacology are of little value in the face of improper execution. Chemical sourcing, equipment availability, formulation, training and technique are the foundation for the final outcome. A deficiency in any facet can cause negative outcomes and exposure to avoidable risk. That is why O'Brien Pharmacy leaves nothing to chance. Our chemicals are from a FDA-inspected supplier that analyzes all medications and adjuncts by mass spectrograph and gas chromatography. With more than $100,000.00 invested in equipment and facilities, we have what it takes to do it right. Formulas and techniques are the collaboration of our staff pharmacists, with a combined 30 years of experience, and a network of PhD pharmacists and biochemists on call ten hours per day. Our 150-page policies and procedures manual ensures that these demanding criteria are met. Everything related to compounding is defined and addressed from sterile compounding to scheduled validation of products and technique. And we meet or exceed all USP, ASHP and Board of Pharmacy guidelines. The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy's (NABP) Good Compounding Practices are also met and exceeded. In addition, Eric Everett is the only Full Fellow of the International Association of Compounding Pharmacists in the greater Kansas City area. Only compounding pharmacists with the highest standards and a minimum of 30 continuing education hours in compounding each year are allowed this honor. This also requires recertification every three years and accreditation of the laboratory facilities as well. Let the quality and commitment of O'Brien Pharmacy be a part of your staff - anything less is simply an unnecessary risk. |