Pharmacy-based special infant formula service.
The preparation of infant formulas by a hospital pharmacy for a 280-bed department of pediatrics is discussed. A formulary of acceptable special therapeutic formulas was developed in conjunction with the pediatricians. Space and equipment originally intended for intravenous admixture and total parenteral nutrition services were supplemented to include special infant formula services. The personnel and equipment requirements, and quality control procedures, of the service are discussed.
D005572:Formularies, Hospital as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007225:Infant Food; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010564:Personnel, Hospital; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital; D011786:Quality Control; D013242:Sterilization