Wisconsin Administrative Code
Pharmacy Examining Board
Chapter Phar 15 - Compounding Pharmaceuticals
Subchapter I - General
Section Phar 15.11 - Equipment and Drug Preparation Containers

(1) A pharmacy shall possess equipment and drug preparation containers or packaging appropriate to the type of compounding performed at the pharmacy.

(2) Equipment and drug preparation containers or packaging used in compounding shall be of appropriate design and capacity, and shall be suitably stored in a manner to facilitate use, cleaning, maintenance, and protect it from contamination.

(3) Equipment and drug preparation containers or packaging used in compounding drug products shall be of suitable composition and may not be reactive, additive, adsorptive, or absorptive so as to alter the stability of the compounded preparation.

(4) Equipment used in compounding shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each use, and when necessary, prior to use, according to written policies and procedures, in order to reduce bioburden and reduce the opportunity for cross-contamination.

(5) All equipment utilized in compounding preparations shall be inspected, maintained, calibrated, and validated at appropriate intervals, consistent with manufacturer's recommendations, to ensure the accuracy and reliability of equipment performance. Records shall be kept indicating the equipment was inspected, maintained, calibrated, and validated.