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. 2019 Jul-Aug;24(4):327-329.
doi: 10.5863/1551-6776-24.4.327.

Standardization of Concentrations for Extemporaneously Compounded Oral Liquid Medications

Tara Smith, Suzannah Kokotajlo, Jessica Lise, Nicole Passerrello, JoEllen Weilnau, Jared Cash; Advocacy Committee for the Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group

Standardization of Concentrations for Extemporaneously Compounded Oral Liquid Medications

Tara Smith et al. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2019 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

Many children require medications in oral liquid dosage forms when their dose does not conform to a manufactured tablet or capsule size. Liquid medications are also needed for children who are unable to swallow solid dosage forms. This statement from the PPAG is in support of standardizing the concentrations of extemporaneous formulations of liquid medications for the benefits of safety, accuracy, and overall communication between providers.

Keywords: compounded medications; extemporaneous compounding; liquid medications; oral liquid dosage forms' standardization; standard concentrations.

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Disclosures The authors declare no conflicts or financial interest in any product or service mentioned in the manuscript including grants, equipment, medications, employment, gifts, and honoraria.

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