After NCPA, IACP, and APhA expressed concerns with United States Pharmacopeia Chapters <795> and <797>, the organization has announced it is postponing until further notice the official dates of the new chapters, as well as <825>. Specifically, NCPA asked that USP reconsider beyond-use dating language in Chapter <797> because it would impede patient access to medically necessary compounded medications since pharmacists would not be permitted to extend BUDs even when direct scientific testing supports an extension. USP is a private organization that develops health and safety standards often adopted by state and federal regulators.
USP <800> will still go into effect Dec. 1, 2019. If you have questions about this may affect you, contact your local board of pharmacy.
