FDA 483 - Pacifica Pharmacy - September 09, 2019

Pacifica Pharmacy in Torrance, CA, received a Form 483 with two observations following an FDA inspection. The firm was cited for inadequate cleaning procedures for hazardous drug compounding areas and utensils, which could lead to cross-contamination. Additionally, the inspection found that the pharmacy used an expired and improperly stored non-pharmaceutical grade ingredient in drug product formulations.