We batch them in the Sterile Preparation Center, and store them in the Pyxis fridge , which make enhanced the workflow as the medication will be readily available in the unit.
Below are the recipe of each one
BEVACIZUMAB 1.25 MG/0.05 ML INTRAOCULAR
Equipment:
1 mL luer-lock TB syringe Quantity: ~25
Mini-spike Quantity: 1
Procedure:
*PRESERVATIVE FREE*
1. Attach a mini-spike to the bevacizumab 25 mg/mL 4 mL vial.
2.Withdraw 0.12 mL of bevacizumab 25 mg/mL into 1 mL syringes to make ~25 syringes.
3. Place luer tip cap on syringe, label and seal
Storage: Refrigerate and protect from light
Expiration: 9 days
References:
CCHS Recipes
McElhiney, Linda F. Compounding Guide for Ophthalmic Preparations, American Pharmacists Association, 2013
Ophthalmic Drug Facts, 22nd Edition, Wolters Kluwer, Health, Facts & Comparisons, 2011
BEVACIZUMAB 2.5 MG/0.1 ML SUBCONJUNCTIVAL
Equipment:
1 mL TB syringe Quantity: 7
Dispensing pin Quantity: 1
10 mL syringe Quantity: 1
Procedure:
*PRESERVATIVE FREE*
1. Using a 10 mL syringe withdraw entire contents from bevacizumab 25 mg/mL vial
2. Transfer 0.5 mL of Bevacizumab (25 mg/mL) into 1 mL syringes
3. Repeat until 7 syringes have been pulled
4. Place luer tip cap on syringe, seal and label
Storage: Refrigerate and protect from light
Expiration: 9 days
References:
CCHS Recipes
McElhiney, Linda F. Compounding Guide for Ophthalmic Preparations, American Pharmacists Association, 2013
Ophthalmic Drug Facts, 22nd Edition, Wolters Kluwer, Health, Facts & Comparisons, 2011
