• Handling/preparation PPE Requirements: Single CX glove and gown ; use of CSTD Do not prepare if pregnant.
• Receiving from Distributor: Standard
• Pharmacy Storage Area: IV Room
• Packaging/Reconstitution Location: n/a
• Compounding (Non-Sterile/Sterile) Location: Ideal: Positive pressure room Required: Med Prep Area with Immediate Use Preparation standards
• Omnicell Load: No
Transport
• Transport (dose is placed inside a plastic sealable bag): Standard
Nursing: Storage / Admin.
Exposure Risk: medium
• Handling/administration PPE Requirements: Single CX glove, gown , use of CSTD
• Storage of Finished dose in Nursing Area/Procedural Area: Patient Med Drawer
• Signage on Patient Door Required: Yes
• 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: yellow bin
• Spill management: Manage like antineoplastic agents
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: Apr. 4, 2024
Hazard.Drug Handling(USP 800) USP<800> Hazardous Drug / Assessment of Risk
Zometa (hypercalcemia): not restricted.
The following outlines must be followed.
Receiving /
Storage /
Preparation
minimial
Storage /
Admin.
medium
Spills
Receiving /
Storage /
Preparation
medium
Do not prepare if pregnant.
Required: Med Prep Area with Immediate Use Preparation standards
Storage /
Admin.
medium
Spills