Extemporaneous Compounding Equipment

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beakers

Back 1

can be either glass or plastic and are used to estimate and mix solutions.

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Class A (III) balance

Back 2

required in all pharmacies. used to weigh small quantities of weight. has a sensitivity requirement of 6mg.

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counter balance (bulk balance)

Back 3

two-pan balance used to weigh quantities up to 5kg. sensitivity of 100mg

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digital balance

Back 4

sensitive to a tenth of a mg and are used to replace Class A balances.

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compounding slab (ointment slab)

Back 5

used for mixing compounds

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filter paper

Back 6

can be used to weigh or filter a solution

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forceps

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used to pick up prescription weights. forceps are used to ensure that oil is not deposited on the weight and affect it.

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funnels

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used to filter or pour liquids

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glass stirring rods

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used to stir solutions and suspensions

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glycine paper

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used under substances to be weighed

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graduates

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used to measure liquids. two types conical and cylindrical (most accurate method to measure volume). will be "TD" or "TC".

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TD (to deliver)

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allows to measure the amount of liquid needed by considering the residual amount of liquid that is left inside the graduate once the liquid is poured out.

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TC (to contain)

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volume measured on the scale is equal to the volume of liquid inside the graduate.

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master formula sheet (pharmacy compounding log)

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lists the ingredients and their quantities and the procedures to follow in the preparations.

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mortar and pestle

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used to mix ingredients. glass is used for mixing liquids and semisolid dosage forms. Wedgwood is used in the trituration of crystals, granules, and powders. Porcelain is similar to Wedgwood and is more commonly used in the blending of powders.

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pharmaceutical weights

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brass weights measured in both metric and apothecary systems. they should never be touched by the hand; should be stored in a clean state; and should be calibrated once a year.

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pipettes

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used to measure volumes less than 1.5mL

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sink

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used to wash and clean equipment and hands

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spatulas

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used to transfer solid ingredients to weighing pans and compounding activities. may be hard rubber (used for corrosive ingredients), plastic, or steel. hard rubber is used compounding of ingredients that react with metal. stainless steel is most commonly used for its flexibility and ability to remove materials from a mortar.