title: Unit dose radiopharmaceutical service as a component of total pharmacy practice.
abstract: A unit dose radiopharmaceutical distribution system as a component of total pharmacy services is discussed. The radiopharmacy functions of compounding, calibrating and distributing are rotated on a weekly basis among the staff pharmacists. The elution process and departmental policies and procedures are described. The pharmacist's unique expertise for preparing radiopharmaceutical doses is discussed.
mesh_terms: D004339:Drug Compounding; D008510:Medication Systems, Hospital; D010595:Pharmacists; D010605:Pharmacy Administration; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital; D011868:Radioisotopes / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D011868:Radioisotopes