Perspectives of Oncology Nursing and Investigational Pharmacy in Oncology Research.

Objectives: This article will provide an overview of the purpose, structure, and function of an investigational pharmacy in oncology clinical research. It will also discuss the role of the oncology nurse in managing investigational drugs (ID) when caring for a patient receiving treatment on a clinical trial and the importance of their role in the trial process.

Data Sources: Government regulations, professional guidelines, and best practices.

Compounding pharmacies: before and after an inspection.

Recent events have directed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's attention to compounding pharmacies and have increased the frequency and vigorousness of pharmacy inspections.