Trissel's Stability of Compounded Formulations

Trissel's Stability of Compounded Formulations is the only book in print that provides a single compilation of all currently available stability information on drugs in compounded oral, enteral, topical, ophthalmic, and other specialized preparations. Using data published during the past 50 years, the reference summarizes specific formulations and stability studies. The book will help readers (a) determine whether formulated compounds will be stable for the anticipated duration of use, (b) properly store and repackage compounded formulations, (c) formulate compounds in accordance with documented standards, and (d) counsel patients on the use and storage of compounded medications.
Completely updated monographs on 433 products an increase of 78 compared with the 3rd edition are arranged alphabetically by nonproprietary name.
Each monograph is organized into the following easy-to-use categories: Properties, General Stability Considerations, and Stability Reports of Compounded Preparations.
Additional categories Compatibility with Other Drug Products and Compatibility with Common Beverages and Foods are included where information is available.
All 1,233 references 326 new to the 4th edition are from worldwide literature.
Appendices summarize United States Pharmacopeia benchmarks for assigning beyond-use periods in the absence of relevant research.
Index of nonproprietary and brand names is provided.