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ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone

ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone

Brand names: Femhrt

Form	Strength
TABLET, ORAL	5 mcg-1 mg

Display Contraceptives, Estrogens, Progestins Class: 681200, 681604, 683200

Medication comments:

USP <800> Hazardous Drug Assessment of Risk (AOR)
Per policy, these drugs are exempt from USP <800> handling requirements under normal circumstances. The following outlines must be followed.
generic (Brand) Route [Packaging: Manufacturer ⇒ Dispense]
estrogen / progesterone combinations (oral contraceptives (various brands)) PO [n/a]		NIOSH Table 1^A∧
Pharmacy: Receiving / Storage / Preparation Exposure Risk: minimal	• Handling/preparation PPE Requirements: n/a
	• Receiving from Distributor: N/A
	• Pharmacy Storage Area: Patient Bin
	• 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 / Administration Exposure Risk: minimal	• Handling/administration PPE Requirements: Single pair of CX approved gloves. Wash hands after handling
	• Storage of Finished dose in Nursing Area/Procedural Area: Patient Med Drawer
	• Signage on Patient Door Required: No
	• Manipulation of Dosage Form: Standard
	• Special Manipulation for Administration: N/A
Disposal / Spills	• Disposal of Drug Waste: Full- blue bin Trace/packaging- trash
	• Disposol of Used PPE: yellow bin
	• Spill management:

Last updated: Jun. 4, 2025

Hazard.Drug Handling(USP 800) USP<800> Hazardous Drug / Assessment of Risk
Black Box Warnings Cardiovascular and Other Risks

UpToDate Lexidrug

Pharmacy Contact Info:

Main Inpatient Pharmacy: ext 4599, 3503
Fax: 704-878-7283

Director of Pharmacy - Randi Raynor, PharmD: ext 4501
Clinical Coordinator - Laura Rollings, PharmD: ext 4597
Pharmacy Informaticist - Stephen Pringle, PharmD: ext 7645
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Amy Wingler, CPhT: ext 7385
Pharmacy Automation Coordinator (Omnicell) - Melissa Fulford, CPhT: ext 3556

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