Automation: The Revolution in Compounding #
There are many benefits to utilizing automation in hazardous drug compounding:
- Reduces exposure to hazardous drugs and vapors
- Verification of accuracy in compounding (correct drug, dose, diluent, patient, etc.)
- Minimizing microbial and particle contaminants
- Controlling the safety of the environment
- Ergonomic, user-friendly safety devices
- Standard of procedure for preparation
- Reduce workload, improve efficiency
- Multiple safety checks within the preparation process
- Track and trace, documentation