Each year PCSP holds an annual compounding competition hosted by NCPA, one of our community pharmacy associations, and Dr. Asbill, our compounding pharmacist.
The competition consists of teams, each with three members. The first thing that the teams participate in is a written test that includes several questions about ingredients in compounding, calculations, and many other things. After completing the test, each team has a debate about a certain topic related to compounding. Once each team has completed their debate, it’s then time for the most exciting part…compounding! Each team is given three compounds to make with each of them being a different formulation, such as a cream, solution, eye drop, etc. Each type of preparation also differs each year. There are ingredients and other items set out that you’ll need to compound with and each team has to decide which items/ingredients they need and how to make each preparation. They also have to write down all their steps, make a product label, and present their final preparations to the judges.
Once the competition is over, Dr. Asbill and the other judges examine all of the material and announce the winning team that gets to go on to compete in regionals. It’s a very fun and rewarding experience that allows you to be more involved in pharmacy and get a better idea of the many avenues that pharmacy has to offer. I recommend everyone trying it at least once! It’s an amazing opportunity!
Casey
P3 - Class of 2016
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