Training program for the outsourcing facility industry
Official title: Education and Training Program for Outsourcing Facility Industry
Funded at Parenteral Drug Association, INC. · NIH-10920452 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful training program for people working in the outsourcing facility industry to improve their skills in making safe medicines and following best practices, using both in-person classes and online courses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Parenteral Drug Association, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bethesda, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,250,000 |
| NIH project number | 5UE5FD008142-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10920452 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are professionals working in or associated with outsourcing facilities that compound sterile drugs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the outsourcing facility industry or do not work in related fields may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a comprehensive training program for the outsourcing facility industry, which includes both live instructor-led sessions and self-guided online courses. The training will cover critical topics such as sterile drug compounding, environmental monitoring, and quality management systems, aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of professionals in this field. The program will utilize both in-person and virtual formats to ensure accessibility and effectiveness. By establishing a sustainable training framework, the initiative seeks to improve compliance with current good manufacturing practices (CGMP).
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the quality and safety of compounded medications by improving the training of professionals in the outsourcing facility industry.
How similar studies have gone: While this specific training initiative is novel, similar educational programs in the pharmaceutical industry have shown success in improving compliance and operational standards.
Where this research is happening
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Parenteral Drug Association, INC.
Bethesda, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Porter, Mike — Parenteral Drug Association, INC.
- Study coordinator: Porter, Mike
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.