CASE STUDY
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In addition to complying with USP 795, 800 — and now 797 for sterile compounding
— Olive Tree also follows all Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and Drug Enforcement
Agency (DEA) as well as State Board of Pharmacy requirements. The pharmacy goes
through an external certification process every six months for the rooms and hoods
used for compounding. This includes taking air samples and samples from the hood to
verify there is no bacterial growth, as well as measuring pressure to ensure it is in range.
THE RESULT: A SCALABLE SYSTEM THAT POSITIONS OLIVE
TREE FOR FUTURE GROWTH
Today, Olive Tree has nine employees — and Okpareke says there’s so much more they
want to do. “Once we start compounding sterile medications, I think we will grow quickly.
It’s wonderful knowing I have a partner I can trust.” That, she says, comes down to the
people at Rees. “From the first day, I’ve received nothing less than white glove service,
and everyone I’ve encountered has been very professional and highly knowledgeable.”
Of course, the ease-of-use and reliability of the system itself is critical. “With a system
like this in place, I know I can grow in the right way — not only in terms of compliance
but also for the safety of our patients and staff.” What’s more, she adds that because
Rees has so many options, she can definitely see upgrading as the pharmacy continues
to expand its scope.
Okpareke’s advice to others? “No matter how small your operation or how big you want to
grow it — Rees has a solution that will take manual environmental monitoring off your plate.
Plus, you’ll have a knowledgeable, responsive team behind you that supports your vision and
goals every step of the way. That’s invaluable.”
“
With a system
like this in
place, I know I
can grow in the
right way — not
only in terms of
compliance but
also for the safety
of our patients
and staf.”
Ndidiamaka (Didi) Okpareke,
PharmD RPh
Pharmacist, Founder
~ Olive Tree Compounding
Pharmacy