USP <797> relates to sterile compounding; USP <800> relates to handling what in pharmacy?

• A. Hazardous drugs
• B. Biological products
• C. Over-the-counter medications
• D. Non-prescription supplements

Answer: (A)

The main idea is safe handling of hazardous drugs to protect workers and patients from exposure. USP <800> sets the requirements for how hazardous drugs should be received, stored, prepared, dispensed, administered, transported, and disposed of in healthcare settings. It emphasizes engineering controls, appropriate personal protective equipment, work practices, and thorough training because these drugs can be carcinogenic, teratogenic, or otherwise toxic. This focus differentiates it from USP <797>, which is about ensuring sterility and quality in sterile compounding. The other options don’t capture this specific safety scope: handling biological products, over-the-counter medications, or non-prescription supplements isn’t what USP <800> targets.