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zoledronic acid

Restricted Medications Reclast = Outpatient Only (for osteoporosis)

Brand names: Reclast, Zometa

Form	Strength
SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS	4 mg/5 mL; 5 mg/100 mL

Display Bone Resorption Inhibitors Class: 922400

Medication comments:

Per policy, use of these medications is restricted as noted below:
generic (Brand)	Restrictions
zoledronic acid (Reclast, Zometa)	Reclast (osteoporosis): Outpatient Only Zometa (hypercalcemia): not restricted.

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]	Activities
zoledronic acid (Reclast - Ready to hang) IV [n/a]	Ready to hang	Stock @ IDBH? N NIOSH Table 2^B↑
Pharmacy: Receiving / Storage / Preparation Exposure Risk: minimial	• 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: Yes
Transport	• Transport (dose is placed inside a plastic sealable bag): Standard
Nursing: Storage / Administration Exposure Risk: moderate	• Handling/administration PPE Requirements: Single pair of CX approved gloves. Wash hands after handling
	• Storage of Finished dose in Nursing Area/Procedural Area: Omnicell
	• Signage on Patient Door Required: No
	• Manipulation of Dosage Form: n/a
	• Special Manipulation for Administration: Do not handle while pregnant
Disposal / Spills	• Disposal of Drug Waste: Full- black bin Trace- yellow bin
	• Disposol of Used PPE: trash bin (inside plastic bag)
	• Spill management: n/a
NIOSH Supplemental Information: Number of stillbirths increased and survival of neonates decreased in lab studies at low doses
Reason for exemption of USP<800> Containment Requirements: Preg Category D. For skin contact, remove contaminated clothing, flush area with large amounts of water and soap.
zoledronic acid (Zometa) IV [n/a]		Stock @ IDBH? N NIOSH Table 2^B↑
Pharmacy: Receiving / Storage / Preparation Exposure Risk: moderate	• Handling/preparation PPE Requirements: Single CX glove and gown Do not prepare if pregnant.
	• Receiving from Distributor: Standard
	• Pharmacy Storage Area: IV Room
	• Packaging/Reconstitution Location: n/a
	• Compounding (Non-Sterile/Sterile) Location: Positive pressure room
	• Omnicell Load: No
Transport	• Transport (dose is placed inside a plastic sealable bag): Standard
Nursing: Storage / Administration Exposure Risk: moderate	• 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: n/a
	• Special Manipulation for Administration: Do not handle while pregnant
Disposal / Spills	• Disposal of Drug Waste: Full- black bin Trace- yellow bin
	• Disposol of Used PPE: trash bin (inside plastic bag)
	• Spill management: n/a
NIOSH Supplemental Information: Number of stillbirths increased and survival of neonates decreased in lab studies at low doses
Reason for exemption of USP<800> Containment Requirements: Preg Category D. For skin contact, remove contaminated clothing, flush area with large amounts of water and soap.

Last updated: May. 22, 2025

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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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