Pharmacy Compounding Insights for Healthcare Leaders

Acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill patients is no longer rare. In many ICUs, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)  also called continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT) has become a…

In the last two years, dialysis programs and hospitals across the U.S. have dealt with something they hoped they’d never see at scale: shortages of IV fluids and peritoneal dialysis…

From the clinician’s perspective, placing a medication order often comes down to a few clicks.Behind that moment, however, is a complex choreography of systems, people, and processes, many of which…

Walk into a modern hospital pharmacy in 2025 and it feels more like a control center than a storeroom. Dashboards track: Behind all of this is a growing expectation: pharmacy…

In 2025, U.S. hospitals continue to navigate persistent drug shortages. Against this backdrop, a bill in Congress, H.R. 5316, the “Drug Shortage Compounding Patient Access Act”  has started to attract…

Every hospital has medications that are non-negotiable. They are not optional formulary items or “nice-to-haves.” They are the backbone of safe surgery, emergency care, and life-sustaining therapy. In 2025, three…

Patients rarely think about how a sterile syringe reaches their bedside. But for hospital pharmacy directors, compliance officers, and clinicians, knowing what happens inside a 503B cleanroom is essential. In…

For years, hospitals attempted to internalize more compounding tasks, hoping to cut costs, reduce reliance on external vendors, and build in-house control. But in 2025, the trend has reversed dramatically.…

When Congress meets to discuss pharmaceutical safety, hospital CFOs may not be in the room, but they’re definitely on the hook for the results. In early 2025, several proposals began…

In 2025, hospital procurement teams are rethinking what “due diligence” really means.It’s no longer about price or turnaround time,  it’s about proof. Proof that a compounded drug is sterile, stable,…

For two years, the phrase “semaglutide shortage” became shorthand for supply chaos.Clinics scrambled to meet demand for GLP-1 medications used in diabetes and weight-management therapy. Then, in February 2025, the…

At 2:17 a.m., the pharmacy line at a large Midwest ER blinked red,  the final vial of epinephrine was gone.Moments later, a courier from a compounding partner arrived with a…

Why Workflow Matters in Compounding For healthcare providers, a clear, reliable workflow means peace of mind.At OutSourceWoRx, every process, from proposal to delivery, is designed around efficiency, documentation, and patient…

A New Era of Pharmacy Partnerships Hospital administrators face increasing pressure: drug shortages, cost control, and the need for absolute reliability in sterile medications. That’s why more healthcare organizations are…

Why the Distinction Matters Sections 503A and 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act outline how compounded medications are prepared and distributed in the U.S.Both serve important roles…

The Evolution of Sterile Compounding Compounding has always existed to solve one problem: the need for personalized, flexible, and responsive medication solutions.Today, R&D innovation allows compounding facilities to evolve beyond…

The Growing Challenge of Drug Shortages Across the United States, hospitals and clinics continue to face critical medication shortages, affecting both routine and emergency care.From anesthetics and oncology agents to…

The Standard That Defines Trust At OutSourceWoRx, quality control isn’t just a department, it’s a philosophy.Every compounded preparation follows rigorous procedures aligned with cGMP expectations and USP <797>/<800> guidelines for…

Understanding Its Role in Modern Healthcare In the fast-paced world of healthcare, providers depend on safe, reliable, and consistent access to medications. What happens when traditional drug manufacturers can’t keep…