title: Basics of sterile compounding: unique and special characteristics of sterile dosage forms.
abstract: Sterile dosage forms are unique pharmaceutical dosage forms with characteristics and requirements unlike any other dosage form. This article features and focuses on the seven unique characteristics of sterile dosage forms.
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Akers
mesh_terms: D002626:Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; D004339:Drug Compounding; D004340:Drug Contamination; D004355:Drug Stability; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / Q000517:prevention & control; D013242:Sterilization