Cal. Code Regs. tit. 16, § 1736.11
Master Formulation and Compounding Records.
Effective Oct 1, 2025Register 2025, No. 25Authority cited: Sections 4005, 4126.8 and 4127, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 4005, 4081, 4126.8, 4127 and 4169, Business and Professions Code.State of California
(a) A CSP shall not be compounded until the facility has first prepared a written master formulation record in compliance with USP Chapter 797 and that record includes the following additional elements:
- (1) If a source is referenced to support the assigned beyond-use date (BUD), each source referenced shall be readily retrievable at the time of compounding and shall be maintained for three years from the date each CSP is dispensed.
- (2) Instructions for storage and handling the compounded drug preparation.
- (b) When a particular drug preparation is not routinely compounded at a facility, the master formulation record for that preparation may be recorded on the prescription document itself. This record shall comply with USP Chapter 797 and this section.
(c) A compounding record (CR) shall be maintained and, upon request, be produced as a single document. The document shall satisfy the requirements of USP Chapter 797, and also contain the following:
- (1) The assigned internal identification number, which shall be unique for each CR.
- (2) The manufacturer, lot number, and expiration date for each component for the CSP.
- (3) The total quantity compounded including the number of units made and either the volume or the weight of each unit.
- (4) The identity of personnel performing the compounding, the pharmacist who has direct supervision and control of compounding, and the pharmacist verifying the final drug preparation, if different.
- (5) When applicable, endotoxin level calculations and results.
In addition to the requirements in USP Chapter 797, the following requirements apply to sterile compounding.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 4005, 4126.8 and 4127, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 4005, 4081, 4126.8, 4127 and 4169, Business and Professions Code.
History
1. New section filed 6-19-2025; operative 10-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 25).