How should compounding products that anticipate orders be handled?

Compounding products that anticipate orders should be handled by producing limited quantities based on prescribing patterns. This approach allows pharmacies to prepare a reasonable amount of medication in advance, ensuring they can meet the needs of patients while adhering to regulations regarding compounding.

By monitoring prescribing patterns, pharmacies can make informed decisions about the volume of product to compound. This practice helps ensure that the compounded products are prepared in response to actual demand and avoids overproduction, which could lead to waste or potential regulatory issues.

Producing unlimited quantities or forbidding anticipation completely would not align with good pharmacy practice and could either lead to surplus inventory that may expire or create delays in patient access to necessary medications. Therefore, a balanced approach that considers previous prescribing behavior is ideal for effective anticipatory compounding.