Per policy, these drugs are exempt from USP <800> handling requirements under normal circumstances. The following outlines must be followed.
generic (Brand) Route [Packaging: Mfg ⇒ Dispense]
NIOSH Group
estradiol (Estrace, Estragyn) Topical Gel / Cream [Bulk ⇒ Bulk]
Non - Antineoplastic
Pharmacy: Receiving / Storage / Preparation
Exposure Risk: minimal
• Handling/preparation PPE Requirements: n/a
• Receiving from Distributor: Standard
• Pharmacy Storage Area: Carousel
• Packaging/Reconstitution Location: n/a
• Compounding (Non-Sterile/Sterile) Location: n/a
• Omnicell Load: No
Transport
• Transport (dose is placed inside a plastic sealable bag): Standard
Nursing: Storage / Admin.
Exposure Risk: low
• Handling/administration PPE Requirements: Double CX gloves
• Storage of Finished dose in Nursing Area/Procedural Area: Patient Med Drawer
• Signage on Patient Door Required: No
• Manipulation of Dosage Form: n/a
• Special Manipulation for Administration: n/a
Disposal / Spills
• Disposal of Drug Waste: Full- blue bin , trace/packaging- trash
• Disposol of Used PPE: trash bin (inside plastic bag)
• Spill management: n/a
NIOSH Supplemental Information: BBW for malignant neoplasms; increased risk of endometrial, ovarian and breast cancer; in laboratory studies, increased frequency of carcinomas of breast, uterus, cervix, vagina, testis, and liver; present in breast milk
Last updated: Dec. 13, 2021
Hazard.Drug Handling(USP 800) USP<800> Hazardous Drug / Assessment of Risk
The following outlines must be followed.
Receiving /
Storage /
Preparation
minimal
Storage /
Admin.
low
Spills