Regulatory

503A Pharmacy

A pharmacy registered under Section 503A of the FDCA to compound patient-specific prescriptions.

Definition

503A compounding pharmacies prepare customized medications for individual patients based on prescriber orders. They are regulated by state boards of pharmacy and must comply with USP standards.

Related terms

FDA Compounding Category 2FDA designation for bulk substances that cannot be used in compounded drugs due to safety concerns.

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