Setting up an Office Allergy Practice: Current Recommendations for Sterility and Supervision
Parker MJ.
Purpose of Review: Discuss optimal conditions for the office delivery of allergy immunotherapy with regard to medical personnel supervision and techniques for sterility of antigen vial preparation and delivery. Recent Findings: The revised USP 797 pharmaceutical compounding guidelines, combined with allergen extract preparation directions provide clear instructions for the general supervision and oversight of allergen preparation for immunotherapy. Summary: Sterility of antigen vial preparation and supervision of office personnel delivering and preparing allergy immunotherapy are critical points of competency allowing for safe and effective delivery of allergy immunotherapy in the office setting.