The Formulations departments primary function is to dispense test materials to the in-life laboratory for dosage administration.  Proper dispensary ensures that the dosing technician receives adequate amounts of the correct formulation for each dosage group when they are needed. This certification will introduce the trainee to the department dispensary procedures. 

The trainee will perform the following activities under supervision of the trainer:

1.      Learn how to read and review the formulation department and In life department dosing schedules

2.      Review and interpret the study protocol and Formulation Batch Record chain of custody.

3.      Locate the dosage formulations for a study and remove them from storage.

4.      Document required chain of custody steps in Dispense and Provantis programs.

 

The following Certifications are Prerequisites and SOPs for this training:

Certification(s) – Training Manual

1.      Personnel Safety

2.      Stir Plates/Heat Plates

3.      TA/S Transport and Chain of Custody

 

Standard Operating Procedure(s)

1.      General Procedures – Transportation of Test Articles/Substances (TA/S), Vehicles, and/or Reagents

2.      Formulation Batch Record